The Texarkana Texas Police Department has arrested one of its own, 32-year-old Zackary Gilley, on charges of sexual assault of a child. Gilley, who has been an officer with the department since 2018, was placed on administrative leave just prior to his arrest on Monday night.
The department immediately launched both internal and criminal investigations after allegations involving a 15-year-old girl surfaced. After reviewing evidence gathered by investigators and an external forensic expert, the Bowie County District Attorney's Office was consulted. A probable cause affidavit was prepared, leading to the issuance of arrest warrants.
Gilley was called to the police department and arrested on two counts of sexual assault of a child, one count of indecency with a child by contact, and one count of indecency with a child by exposure. He was booked into the Bi-State Jail, and his bond was set at $600,000 this morning.
Chief Schutte stated, "When one of our own is alleged to have violated the law, it is deeply troubling and disheartening. Such actions stand in direct opposition to the values we uphold. Accountability is necessary to preserve the trust our community places in us, and we remain committed to transparency and doing what is right."
