State Trooper Arrested on 61 counts of Sex-Related, Kidnapping and Fraud Charges
Update posted on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at 9:20 AM.
Since the arrest of Tremaine Jackson on September 10, 2019, seven potential victims have come forward. The tips came in the week following Jackson's arrest. AZDPS detectives are following up with those victims at this time.
AZDPS encourages any possible victims to contact detectives at 602-223-2389 or azdps.gov/Jackson.
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Originally posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 2:09 PM.
Phoenix — On September 10, 2019, after investigating complaints made by the public, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) detectives arrested 43-year-old Tremaine Jackson on charges of sexual abuse, sexual extortion, kidnapping, harassment and fraud. Thus far, eight victims have been identified. Jackson worked for AZDPS for 13 years and was most recently assigned to the department’s Metro Motors District.
In early June, the department received a complaint of misconduct against Jackson. The complaint alleged Jackson committed an act of sexual assault against a woman during a traffic stop. Jackson was immediately placed on administrative leave and an investigation was immediately initiated. During the course of the investigation, additional victims were discovered.
Jackson will be booked into the Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail on the following charges:
- ARS § 13-1404.A. – Sexual Abuse; Two Counts
- ARS § 13-1404.A. – Attempted Sexual Abuse; Two Counts
- ARS § 13-1406.A. – Attempted Sexual Assault; One Count
- ARS § 13-1428.A. (3) – Sexual Extortion; Two Counts
- ARS § 13-1428.A. (2) – Sexual Extortion; Two Counts
- ARS § 13-1412.A. – Unlawful Sexual Conduct; Peace Officers; Four Counts
- ARS § 13-1303.A. – Unlawful Imprisonment; Eight Counts
- ARS § 13-1304.A. (3) – Kidnapping; Eight Counts
- ARS § 13-2921.A.1 – Harassment; Four Counts
- ARS § 13-2002.A. (1) (3) – Forgery; Eight Counts
- ARS § 13-2310.A. – Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices; Five Counts
- ARS § 13-2311.A. – Fraudulent Schemes and Practices; Willful Concealment; Seven Counts
- ARS § 13-2407.A.1. – Tampering with a Public Record; Eight Counts
“The Arizona Department of Public Safety deeply regrets the reprehensible acts perpetrated by Tremaine Jackson. Jackson broke all trust with the community and the Department. We will continue to investigate any new leads or information” said Colonel Frank Milstead, AZDPS Director.
If you, or someone you know, has been victimized by Jackson, please contact the AZDPS at: 602-223-2389 or submit information online at: azdps.gov/Jackson
