The Sharp County Sheriff's Office has charged an Evening Shade couple in what officials describe as a significant child abuse case. Forty-six-year-old Scott Ewing faces multiple charges, including six counts of rape and additional allegations of domestic battery and sexual indecency. His wife, Summer White-Ewing, is accused of acting as an accomplice in the alleged crimes and also faces a series of related charges.
According to court documents, Scott Ewing has been charged with six counts of rape, six counts of sexual indecency with a child, one count of sexually grooming a child, two counts of domestic battery in the first and second degree, three counts of permitting abuse of a minor, and one count of first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor.
Summer White-Ewing is charged with one count of rape by accomplice liability, two counts of domestic battery by accomplice liability in the first and second degree, three counts of permitting abuse of a minor, three counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, and three counts of third-degree domestic battery.
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) became involved in the case following a safety assessment, which placed the alleged victims into state custody. Specific details regarding the age and identity of the victims have not been disclosed to protect their privacy.
Both Scott Ewing and Summer White-Ewing remain in custody as the investigation continues. Authorities have not released further details about the timeline of events or the circumstances leading to the charges.
The Sharp County authorities have emphasized their commitment to ensuring the safety of children in the community and pledged to bring justice in cases involving abuse or neglect. The case remains under investigation.