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Former deputy charged with sex crimes, harboring missing 15-year-old
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The teenager, who is 15 years old, was found safe after running away. The former officer, who previously worked in Van Buren County, has been charged with harboring and a serious crime.
From Decatur, Ala.: A former law enforcement officer is facing charges related to a missing teenager. The teenager, who is 15 years old, was found safe after running away. Authorities had received information about a possible location where the teen was staying. A search warrant was obtained and the teenager was found. The former officer, who previously worked in Van Buren County, has been charged with harboring and a serious crime.
Further details about the case are available from the source. The investigation involved multiple agencies, including the FBI.
The former officer's arrest was made after the teenager was located, and the case is ongoing.
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Category: safety Published: September 8, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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