Child sex crime case linked to Gladewater police officer, Houston County deputy

HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - The Houston County chief deputy confirmed Friday morning that the child sex crime case against their former deputy is connected to the former Gladewater police officer who was also arrested.

Former Houston County Deputy Skyler Laza and former Gladewater Police Officer Kenan Robert Laza are brothers and were both abusing the same victim, according to the Houston County Chief Deputy Ryan Martin.

Skyler Laza was arrested for aggravated sexual assault of a child on Wednesday.

The Dallas Police Department put out a press release on Friday that said Skyler Laza was also federally indicted on Thursday for production of child pornography.

Kenan Laza was arrested and charged for indecency with a child on Thursday.

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office and Gladewater Police Department both said they are cooperating with the investigating agencies to assist in every way possible.