Former Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers was federally indicted and arrested by the Federal Bureau Nov. 4 on charges alleging civil rights violations and false statements, according to current Sheriff Gary Blackwell, who called the news “profoundly troubling” and a blow to public trust in law enforcement. He was booked in Greene County. Sheriff Gary Blackwell recently issued a statement acknowledging the federal indictment of Childers, 46, who is accused of making a false statement and violating the civil rights of individuals in custody. “This news is profoundly troubling and casts a shadow over the integrity of law enforcement,” said Blackwell. “It discredits the many honorable officers who serve their communities with dedication, fairness and respect for the rule of law. The actions alleged in the indictment, if proven true, represent a serious breach of public trust and a betrayal of the oath every law enforcement officer takes.” Blackwell emphasized an indictment is not a…