An early-morning family-violence call in Denison ended with a Grayson County Sheriff’s Office deputy under arrest and his wife facing a related charge, according to local authorities.
Deputy Jacob Deen was taken into custody early Saturday on a family-violence charge. His wife, Evie Ray Deen, was also arrested on an unlawful-restraint charge and later released after posting a $2,500 bond, officials said.
On-scene investigation led to arrest
Deputies were called to a home in the 600 block of Old Airport Road in Denison at about 2 a.m. Saturday. After an on-scene investigation, they said they found probable cause to arrest Deen on family-violence allegations that included claims of choking. He was taken into custody and transported to the Fannin County Jail, according to KXII.
Agency response and internal review
Chief Deputy Brad Oliver said the sheriff’s office treats any allegation involving its personnel seriously and confirmed that Deen has been suspended while the Office of Professional Standards conducts an internal-affairs investigation, as reported by KTEN. Officials emphasized that this administrative review is separate from the ongoing criminal investigation.
What comes next
The criminal case will be forwarded to the Grayson County District Attorney’s Office for independent prosecutorial review, and officials have reiterated that Deen is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court, per KXII. Authorities say the investigation remains active and have released few additional details while the case moves through the system.
About the deputy
Deen had been with the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office for less than two years and was working in the patrol division at the time of his arrest, according to a local report in the Greenville Chronicle. The outlet also noted there were no prior reported incidents involving Deen or the residence that prompted the 911 call.
The case remains under investigation, KTEN reports that Evie Ray Deen posted a $2,500 bond and was released. County jail records show Jacob Deen was transported to Fannin County for detention, and the sheriff’s office has said it will rely on the district attorney’s office for any decisions on possible prosecution.
