Smith County Pct. 2 Constable indicted

TYLER — Smith County Precinct 2 Constable Josh Black has been indicted on charges of official oppression and prostitution. Court records indicate that Black, 38, of Flint, was arrested on Friday regarding both charges. He was later released from jail on bonds totaling $2,000. Records show both offenses occurred on July 31. Black was indicted Thursday on the two charges, just days after being re-elected. Both charges are classified as Class A misdemeanors, but official oppression can be upgraded to a third-class felony in special circumstances. It appears in judicial records that a felony indictment was handed down for the oppression charge. It is unclear what alleged incident led to the charges being filed.