Clarke County Woman Arrested for Staging Own Assault and Kidnapping

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Clarke County Sheriff Anthony Chancelor announced today that Janice Broadhead is now in custody at the Clarke County Jail. Broadhead faces charges related to staging her own assault and kidnapping, an incident that drew significant attention and resources from multiple agencies.

Janice R. Broadhead is charged with false reporting of a crime.Photo byClarke County Sheriff's Department

The staged event took place on County Road 350, where emergency services from various organizations were involved. Sheriff Chancelor commended the collaborative efforts of the Clarke County Fire Service, Clarke County EMA, Paratech EMS, and the Meridian Police Department for their prompt and effective response to the incident.

Broadhead was discovered tied to a tree in the nearby woods, which raised further concerns about the authenticity of the reported assault.

The investigation is ongoing, and News 11 will provide updates as more information becomes available.