A North Texas police officer was charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact.
A Gainesville Police Department officer has resigned after being charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact, a second-degree felony, according to officials.
Dustin Keith Duncan, who had been with the Gainesville Police Department since May 2020, resigned after being arrested and relieved of duty on Thursday, April 18.Dustin Duncan was arrested on Thursday, April 18, after being accused of indecency with a child by sexual contact.Get DFW local news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.
"The cooperation between law enforcement agencies ensures a thorough and impartial examination of the matter," said Gainesville Police Chief Kevin Phillips. "The Gainesville Police Department reaffirms its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability. Any behavior that violates our code of conduct, the law, and in turn the trust placed in law enforcement officers will not be tolerated."
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