KCBD Investigates: Texas Rangers investigating official oppression at Slaton P.D.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Rangers released an update on their investigation into a Slaton police officer on Wednesday.

On Monday, the KCBD Investigates Team reported an allegation a Slaton police officer sexually assaulted a minor.

We spoke with the minor and her family who said the officer conducted an inappropriate pat-down early Sunday morning.

The Texas Rangers said after speaking with the minor and her family, they have new details and are now investigating the alleged incident as a possible Official Oppression rather than a sexual assault.

The officer in question remains on administrative leave as the investigation unfolds, which is standard operating procedure.

No charges have been filed.