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Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:49 AM

Gilley indicted by grand jury for sexual assault

A former police officer and school board member was indicted by a grand jury for sexual assault of a student involved in the police Explorer program. Zackary Gilley, 32, of DeKalb, appeared before a grand jury on August 7 on charges of sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by sexual contact, according to court documents.

Both charges are second degree felonies and carry a sentence of 2 to 20 years in a Texas prison and a fine up to $10,000.

The indictment was signed by John Tidwell of the 202nd District Court. Jeff Harrelson was appointed as defense counsel.

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