Dallas County juvenile detention employee arrested for assault

The Brief

  • A juvenile service officer allegedly assaulted a teen detainee at the Lyle B. Medlock Youth Treatment Center in Dallas County.
  • The teen needed medical attention. The officer was arrested and fired the same day.
  • There is an active criminal investigation, but officials have not released any details to the public.

DALLAS A young person being held in a Dallas County juvenile detention facility was allegedly assaulted by a former employee.

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department confirmed there is an active criminal investigation.

What we know:

The alleged assault happened sometime last month at the Lyle B. Medlock Youth Treatment Center.

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