Administrative leave is now in effect for a high-ranking official in Jefferson County. This action follows an arrest, details of which are available from local news sources.

The office of Constable Bryan Werner has taken this step regarding one of its own. Werner's office is involved in the matter, and they have made their awareness of the situation known.

Further information can be found through KFDM, a local news outlet covering the Beaumont area. They have reported on the situation and the constable's response to the arrest of a chief deputy.