DES MOINES, Iowa -- An Iowa senator has formally requested an audit of the Iowa Department of Education's licensing and background check procedures in light of the September arrest of former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts.

Roberts is accused of being in the country illegally and was arrested after authorities say he fled from Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Des Moines in late September. In the weeks since his arrest, Roberts has been indicted with "being an illegal alien in possession of firearms" and "false statement for employment." Roberts has pleaded not guilty to both counts in the indictment.

According to federal court documents, when Roberts was taken into custody, he was found with a loaded handgun, and several more firearms were found in his

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