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Former Waco police officer indicted in 2 child abuse cases
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By CHRISTOPHER DE LOS SANTOS , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points For further details on the indictment and the charges against the former officer, readers can refer to the Waco Tribune-Herald, the source of this information. A former member of the Waco police force has been indicted on serious charges.
A former member of the Waco police force has been indicted on serious charges. The individual faces two felony counts related to child abuse.
The indictment was handed down on Thursday, marking a significant development in the case. Details of the allegations are not specified in the available information.
For further details on the indictment and the charges against the former officer, readers can refer to the Waco Tribune-Herald, the source of this information.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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