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Former Liberty police officer Jason Grindstaff facing charges
By Barbi Barbee at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
Former Liberty police officer Jason Grindstaff is now in jail on charges of official oppression and indecent assault, records show. He was placed on administrative leave in December amid a Texas Rangers investigation, and he resigned in February.
Key takeaway He was placed on administrative leave in December amid a Texas Rangers investigation, and he resigned in February.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Former Liberty police officer Jason Grindstaff is now in jail on charges of official oppression and indecent assault, records show. He was placed on administrative leave in December amid a Texas Rangers investigation, and he resigned in February.
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