By Courtney Carpenter and Lileana Pearson, ABC13 Houston
GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) — The man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a girl in Galveston is reportedly facing similar charges in multiple states, according to police.
On Thursday, the Galveston Police Department said the young girl was walking her dog on Friday night when 27-year-old Graham Dunn approached and forced her into his car. Investigators added that Dunn used social media to contact the young victim first.
Dunn was arrested Friday night, after investigators traced the young girl’s phone to the Galveston Beach Hotel in the 8700 block of Seawall Blvd, police said.
According to court documents, the 12-year-old told investigators that Dunn gave her pills that made her feel “woozy,” sexually touched her, and recorded it on his phone.
During Thursday’s briefing, authorities said they reviewed Dunn’s criminal history, which revealed that he has pending charges and/or activity under active investigation in several states, including Texas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Louisiana.
Hector Dominguez, the lead Galveston police detective on the case, said that after news coverage of Dunn’s arrest broke, investigators from other states reached out, offering more information.
“These investigators felt compelled because they identify (Dunn) as a serial sexual offender with both adult and juvenile victims who has potential to do harm. They further advised Dunn has absconded prosecution in their state, fled states to avoid court proceedings, and continues to offend even while out on bond or probation,” Dominguez said.
An investigation continues into the cases.
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