Sheridan, ARKANSAS

Cyber sex, reportedly on a school district computer. Sentenced (sorta) to probation.

Dec 17, 2007 - James Gatling, 58, a Sheridan Junior High School golf coach, was arrested and charged with sexual indecency with a child for after allegedly having sexually explicit Internet conversations with a person Gatling believed to be a 13-year-old female. It turned out to be a police officer.

Police say recorded webcam videos, now in evidence, show Gatling performing sexually explicit acts on himself, asking to meet with the "girl." Gatling allegedly admitted to authorities that he had used a Sheridan School District computer to engage in the sexually explicit conversations.

Conway police are filing similar charges against Gatling. Federal immigration and customs enforcement officials are also involved in the investigations.
Full Name: James Randy Gatling

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Sheridan coach arrested for sexual indecency <-- Source of Gatlin spelling

GUILTY PLEA & SENTENCING (sorta) March 26, 2008 - Gatlin pleaded guilty Monday to sexual indecency with a child and was sentenced to serve four years of probation. He must also register as a sex offender.