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Former Deputy Pleads Guilty in Child Exploitation Case | Dallas News
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- Jul 29, 2026
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Former Texas deputy Skyler Douglas Laza has pleaded guilty to federal child exploitation charges, admitting to forcing a child under 12 into explicit acts for cellphone images. Once with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, he now faces 40-60 years in prison, lifetime supervision, and mandatory sex offender registration. The case, uncovered in November 2025 by the North Texas ICAC Task Force, also implicates a former Gladewater police officer. Laza’s sentencing is pending a presentence investigation, with multiple agencies collaborating to build the full picture. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d48a0b003edd642b