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Sex Offender Arrested for Kidnapping 12-Year-Old in Texas

2/11/2026

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Graham Michael Dunn, 27, with a history of sexual offenses across multiple states, was arrested in Galveston, Texas, on aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault charges.
Bond is set at $500,000.
Authorities say he lured a 12-year-old girl with a social media ruse while she walked her dog on January 30.
Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli said the victim and her family did nothing wrong and reassured safety.

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Graham Michael Dunn, 27, with a history of sexual offenses across multiple states, was arrested in Galveston, Texas, on aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault charges.
Bond is set at $500,000.
Authorities say he lured a 12-year-old girl with a social media ruse while she walked her dog on January 30.
Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli said the victim and her family did nothing wrong and reassured safety.