A veteran Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy indicted three weeks ago on 22 charges related to alleged drug offenses and sexual assaults against three girls was previously reprimanded twice and demoted three years ago.

Donald M. Benner, 28, Walpole, unlawful possession of oxycodone, Dec. 7, 2013, $400, Two Bridges Regional Jail 18 months, all but 45 days suspended, probation two years; loaded firearm or crossbow in motor vehicle, Dec. 7, 2013, Two Bridges Regional Jail 45 days; violating condition of release, May 22, 2015, Two Bridges Regional Jail 45 days; unlawful possession of scheduled drug, May 22, 2015, $400, Two Bridges Regional Jail 45 days.

Jennifer Audet, 44, Jefferson, operating under the influence, June 26, in Winslow, $500, 96-hour jail sentence, 150-day license suspension.

A former employee of the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office has filed a discrimination lawsuit in U.S. District Court alleging that she was sexually harassed by a former county prosecutor.

Jennifer E. Becker, 50, Edgecomb, endangering the welfare of a child, March 13, 2015, dismissed; possession of marijuana, up to 1.25 ounces, March 13, 2015, $350.

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth L. Hatch III has been placed on indefinite leave without pay following his recent indictment on charges of sexual abuse.

Corey Chapman, 23, Dresden, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, Aug. 26, 2015, Two Bridges Regional Jail 364 days, all suspended, probation one year.

Steven Crosby, 27, Jefferson, unlawful possession of scheduled drug, $400.

A veteran Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy was indicted Tuesday, Aug. 9 on 21 counts related to alleged sexual assaults against three girls during the past 17 years.