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School employee arrested for indecency with child in Van Zandt County

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VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A man has been arrested following an investigation with the Texas Attorney General’s Office and Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office.

On July 7, 2026, deputies with the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office, working in coordination with the Texas Attorney General’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit, served a felony arrest warrant on Larry Plant, the maintenance director for Martin’s Mill ISD, the sheriff’s office said.

Plant was taken into custody without incident on an outstanding Dallas County warrant charging him with Indecency with a Child – Sexual Contact. He was transported to and booked into the Van Zandt County Jail without incident, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Martin’s Mill ISD administration was immediately notified of the operation and fully cooperated throughout the process, the sheriff’s office reported.

Sheriff Bridger stated, “This arrest is another example of the working relationships between law enforcement agencies and our local institutions. By working together, we remain committed to protecting our community and ensuring those accused of serious crimes are taken into custody safely and professionally.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/school-employee-arrested-for-indecency-with-child-in-van-zandt-county/ar-AA27rmsd