An Ely police officer has been indicted for criminal sexual conduct by a St. Louis County grand jury. 37-year-old patrol Sergeant Jason Allen Carlson of Aurora is accused of inappropriate behavior with a teenage girl under 18-years-old, while he was in a position of authority over her.
Officials say the crime was committed in December of 2014. Carlson has been with the Ely Police Department about 10 years.