Galveston Police Arrest Suspect in Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old

Arrest of Graham Dunn

• 🚨 Galveston Police Chief Doug Bally announced the arrest of Graham Dunn for the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl.
• 📍 The incident began on September 30th when Dunn allegedly forced the child into his vehicle while she was walking her dog.
• 📱 An emergency ping of the child's phone led officers to an area where surveillance video confirmed she was inside a hotel with Dunn.
• 👮 Officers forced entry into the hotel room, successfully recovering the child and arresting Dunn.

Charges and Criminal History

• ⚖️ Graham Dunn faces three felony charges: aggravated kidnapping and two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child.
• 💰 Bond has been set at $500,000 for aggravated kidnapping, with no bond requested for the sexual assault charges.
• 🌍 Dunn has a history as a serial sexual offender with multiple confirmed arrests and pending charges in several states, including Texas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Louisiana.
• ⚠️ Investigators from other states have identified Dunn as a serial sexual predator who has absconded prosecution and continues to offend while out on bond or probation.

Law Enforcement Collaboration and Victim Support

• 🤝 The Galveston Police Department received assistance from multiple agencies, including the Galveston County Sheriff's Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife, UT Medical Center Police, and Texas Department of Public Safety.
• 🚁 Drones and a DPS helicopter were deployed in the search for the child.
• 👏 Detective Hector Dominguez highlighted Officer Nino's persistence in viewing surveillance video, which was crucial in locating the victim.
• 🙏 The District Attorney's office is pursuing maximum sentences and advocating for no bond, emphasizing the severity of the crimes.
• ❤️ The victim and her family are commended for doing nothing wrong, and prayers are offered for the victim's recovery from the traumatic ordeal.

Advice for Families and Ongoing Investigation

• 📱 Families are advised to monitor social media, turn off location services, and be mindful of children's online interactions, as platforms like Roblox can be used by predators.
• 🔍 The investigation is ongoing to determine if Dunn acted in Texas prior to this incident or if there were other local victims.
• ⚖️ The District Attorney's office is working through protocols for bond modification or no bond hearings, referencing Senate Bill 9 for tighter restrictions.
• ❓ While the child's phone led officers to the hotel, the distance from the abduction site was approximately five miles, and this case is not believed to be connected to another ongoing investigation.