Former Sheriff to Plead Guilty

Former Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold is expected to enter a guilty plea as part of a deal with federal prosecutors.
A hearing in federal court has been scheduled for Wednesday. In addition, former jail administrator Joe Russell and Arnold’s uncle John Vanderveer are expected to reach plea deals as well.
NewsChannel 5 TV is reporting Arnold’s deal is expected to mean five-to-10 years in a federal prison. However, the judge must approve any arrangement made between Arnold’s attorney and prosecutors. (WGNS)