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Former deputy turned himself in on multiple child sex crime charges, sheriff says
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· August 14, 2026
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Key points The suspect had been employed by a sheriff's office in the region from October 2024 until recently, July 4, 2026. Bond was set at a significant amount, $200,000, after the individual turned himself in.
From Madison County, Texas: A former law enforcement officer is facing serious charges. Bond was set at a significant amount, $200,000, after the individual turned himself in. He was briefly held in jail before being released.
The charges against him include very serious offenses. Details about the case are available from the authorities.
The suspect had been employed by a sheriff's office in the region from October 2024 until recently, July 4, 2026. The agency has stated its commitment to transparency and cooperation with the investigation.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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