LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) -
A Lubbock Police Officer is now
facing criminal charges, charged with a hiring a prostitute. Authorities
announced the arrest of Dustin Wayne Hatley on Wednesday morning, following his
arrest Tuesday night.
According to police, on Feb.
13, during the course of a separate criminal investigation, authorities
received information alleging that an LPD officer was engaging in criminal
activity while off-duty. Police say a criminal investigation was immediately
opened, and that investigation established probable cause to obtain an arrest
warrant.
Police arrested Hatley as he
exited a plane around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
He was taken to the Lubbock County Detention Center and booked on
charges of prostitution and official oppression.
Hatley has been placed on
Administrative Leave pending further investigation.
According to the criminal
complaint filed Tuesday, Hatley is accused of paying for sex in January of this
year. He's also accused of sexually harassing a woman while "acting under
the color of his office or employment as a public servant, namely, a peace
officer".
