A staff member with the Washington County Sheriff's Office has been relieved of his duties after having an inappropriate conversation with a female inmate.

 Sheriff Scott Owen says they were notified of the alleged lewd solicitation Monday, March 13th. The investigation revealed the incident, which involved no physical contact, took place on March 6th.

 After being placed on administrative leave, Jacob Long was dismissed from duty this past Friday. Owen says his office will take appropriate actions against those that violate department moral standards.

 Long is being charged with a single misdemeanor count of soliciting another person to commit an act of lewdness. He was taken into custody, but posted bond and released.