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LUBBOCK, Texas -- An officer with the Andrews Police Department, Micah Caleb Smyth, 29, was arrested in Lubbock and charged with injury to a child, according to the Andrews County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities said Smyth was assigned to the school resource division, however, the investigation does not involve a student.

On August 21, ACSO was notified of a possible child abuse case that happened in Andrews County involving Smyth. ACSO said Smyth was taken into custody in Lubbock by the Texas Rangers.

APD and ACSO worked with the Texas Rangers for assistance. Smyth has been placed on administrative leave.

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