Arkansas State Police in a press release announced the arrest of a Jonesboro man on charges of indecency with a child.

According to the ASP on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division arrested Jeffery Scott Ladyman, age 42, of Jonesboro.

Ladyman was charged with Sexual Indecency with a Child (Felony).

ASP began their investigation after a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children was received in November 2024.

On Thursday May 1st, Ladyman surrendered himself to the Arkansas State Police.

Ladyman was transported to the Craighead County Detention Center.