A former Mahoning County sheriff's deputy has been indicted in federal court after allegedly sexually abusing an inmate.

According to the indictment, which was filed in federal court December 5, the alleged conduct happened at the Mahoning County Jail throughout November of 2023 when former deputy Damon Perry allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with the inmate.

Perry is facing four charges including two counts each of sexual abuse and sexual abuse of a detainee.

Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene tells 21 News once the Sheriff's Office became aware of the allegations, an investigation was opened. Greene added that Perry resigned as soon as that investigation began.

Sheriff Greene added that he was disappointed to learn of the allegations, but did not provide any further comment.

Perry is due back in court for a pretrial hearing February 5 and again for a trial February 18.