Crime & Safety
Frisco PD officer arrested and fired from the department
Kendal Augustus was taken into custody following allegations of engaging in an inappropriately intimate relationship with a minor student.
Frisco - Former Frisco police officer Kendal Augustus, 34, has been involved in unlawful activities. He was taken into custody following allegations of engaging in an inappropriately intimate relationship with a minor student.
The charges against Augustus stem from incidents occurring in the academic years of 2017-2018, centering on his association with a 14-year-old student from the Frisco Independent School District. This disturbing information was brought to the department's attention on June 8, which led to an immediate commencement of a formal probe and the suspension of Augustus.
As the inquiry unfolded, it led to Augustus's dismissal and subsequent apprehension on June 14. The ex-officer is now confronting grave accusations, encompassing child sexual assault, indecency with a minor, and facilitating the sexual performance of a minor. A bond of $55,000 has been established under his name.
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Prior to this disconcerting revelation, Augustus had been a member of the Frisco Police Department since July 2015. His latest assignment was with the School Resource Officer Unit, a division now marred by the allegations surrounding him.
In response to the event, Shilson expressed his department's commitment to restoring trust. In a message to parents in Frisco, he guaranteed the department's dedication to maintaining the highest standard of conduct to thwart any repetition of such egregious actions.
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“To the victim, I pledge our department’s complete support and resources for presenting the strongest case for prosecution,” Shilson said. “To the school district and its representatives, we are committed to rebuilding trust. And to the parents in Frisco, I want to assure you we will continue to hold all members of our department to the highest of standards in order to prevent this from happening again.”
The Frisco Police Department is calling for any additional information regarding this case. Those with pertinent details can contact the department at (972) 292-6010. Anonymity is ensured for those who choose to submit tips by texting FRISCOPD and their tip to 847411 (tip411) or through the Frisco PD app.