Mayor Keith Bell is facing charges after being booked into jail. He has been the mayor since 2021. The arrest was made on a warrant. Further details about the circumstances are not available.
Jail records show the charge is indecent exposure. The mayor was taken into custody on Friday.
More information about the arrest and the city's response is being sought. The city has been contacted for a statement, but details are still emerging.
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