Nolan County DPS Trooper arrested, charged with Bestiality

NOLAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper stationed in Snyder was arrested and charged with Bestiality.

<em>Courtesy of the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office</em>
Courtesy of the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office

The Texas Department of Public Safety suspended Trooper Christopher Prince, 37, on April 30 after the Texas Rangers arrested him. According to DPS, the charges resulted from a Ranger investigation after a complaint was filed in February 2024.

Prince has worked with DPS since 2017 and is currently serving the Snyder area. Per standard procedure, he will remain suspended with pay while the internal investigation by DPS’ Office of Inspector General is completed.

Prince was booked in the Nolan County Jail and has been released on bond.

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