A Dallas police sergeant has been indicted on federal charges related to the possession and sale of stolen firearms, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Chad Meacham.
Thomas Michael Fry, 52, faces three counts in connection with the case. "Police officers have a sacred duty to uphold the rule of law. Instead, this sergeant betrayed his department – and his community – by allegedly pawning stolen firearms," stated Meacham. "The U.S. Attorney’s Office will not hesitate to pursue charges against law enforcement officers who fail to live up to their oaths."
The indictment alleges that at least three 9mm Sig Sauer pistols were taken from a substation of the Dallas Police Department. Sgt. Fry is accused of pawning these weapons at a pawn shop located in Oklahoma.
It is important to note that an indictment serves as an allegation and does not constitute evidence of guilt. Sgt. Fry remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Should he be convicted on federal charges, Fry could face up to 30 years in prison.
In addition to federal charges, Sgt. Fry also faces state charges with three counts related to firearm theft.
The investigation was carried out by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives’ Dallas Field Division along with the Dallas Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joshua D. Detzky and Marty Basu.