Olive Branch, Ill., woman sentenced for false sexual assault report

An Olive Branch, Ill., woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to disorderly conduct after she filed a false police report, Union County State's Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds said in a news release.

Dea Ann Thompson, 44, accused Illinois State Police officers of sexually assaulting her in February during a state police investigation, Edmonds said in the release. The sexual assault allegation was investigated by the state police Division of Internal Investigation and the Union County Sheriff's Department.

A judge sentenced Thompson to time served in the county jail, 18 months probation, public-service work, substance abuse and mental health treatment, and fines and court costs.

Pertinent address:

Olive Branch, Ill.