3 Tarrant County detention officers arrested, 1 accused of aggravated assault
Three Tarrant County detention officers were arrested by the Tarrant County sheriff’s office on Wednesday in connection with an incident that happened while the men were on duty, the sheriff’s office said.
Reginald Lowe was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Lewis Velasquez and Dakota Coston were arrested on suspicion of official oppression, according to the sheriff’s office.
All three have been suspended from the jail while internal and criminal investigations continue, said Lt. Jennifer Gabbert.
They are being held at the Tarrant County Jail.
No other details about the event were released on Wednesday evening.
This story was originally published July 29, 2020 at 6:26 PM.
Nichole Manna
Fort Worth Star-Telegram