Eldorado, USA — A second member of a polygamist sect has been arrested in connection with a search of the compound that followed a girl's claim of abuse.
Leroy Johnson Steed is charged with tampering with physical evidence, a third-degree felony. Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Tom Vinger said Tuesday that Steed was arrested Monday night and was being held in a jail near the compound.
Vinger said he had no other details.
The 41-year-old Steed is the second member of the Yearning for Zion Ranch to be arrested since authorities raided the religious retreat last week.
Levi Barlow Jeffs, who was arrested Sunday, is charged with interfering with duties of a public servant, also connected to the search.