Mayor, 72, Accused of Trading Sex for Utilities

The 72-year-old mayor of Waldron was arrested this week on charges he sought sex from two women in exchange for preventing their water from being turned off.

One of the women told investigators she had been having sex with Troy Anderson for money for eight to 10 years, according to an affidavit. She said Anderson paid her $25 per encounter and $60 for a late water deposit. He also allowed her to change the name on her overdue water bill to keep the service running, the affidavit said. The mayor of the town 100 miles west of Little Rock was charged with abusing the public trust and patronizing a prostitute.