Columbia County doctor arrested for allegedly raping his patient

MAGNOLIA, AR. (KTVE/KARD) – A Columbia County doctor is under investigation after he allegedly raped one of his patients in the emergency room at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.

According to Magnolia Police Chief Todd Dew, a report was made on March 28 that an investigation was conducted. An arrest warrant has been issued for 43-year-old Jeremy Wayne Saul. Saul turned himself in to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on May 2nd.

Hospital officials told me they took immediate action when it became clear their patients’ well-being was at risk.

Magnolia Regional Medical Center has long been the region’s trusted healthcare resource and we stand by our mission of providing outstanding healthcare services and education. We are saddened by any circumstance that falls outside the expected high level of care that we set as our standard. The safety of our patients will continue to be our top priority.

Brett Kinman, chief executive officer of Magnolia Regional Medical Center

The hospital states that Saul was hired by a third-party contractor working with the hospital and that he is no longer employed at the facility.

Saul’s bail was set at $200,000, which he paid back. His story will continue in the courtroom and we will keep you updated online and on air.