COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - A Coles County correctional officer is accused of sexual misconduct involving a female inmate.Â
Deputies said the Coles County Sheriff s Office was made aware of an allegation against Anthony Golding on Dec. 29. The sheriff s office immediately reached out to Illinois State Police and requested a full investigation.Â
Golding was then placed on administrative leave. According to a press release, the Coles County State s Attorney s Office on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for Golding for two charges of custodial sexual misconduct.Â
Authorities said ISP arrested Golding Thursday evening. He was transported to another county s detention center.Â