2008-03-24

Some counts dropped against former officer

Some counts dropped against former officer

Seventeen of 37 criminal counts have been dropped against former Desert Hot Springs police Officer Dennis Paul Decker, who is accused of molesting an underage relative over a 10-year span and her friend over a one- year period, according to Decker’s attorney.

Decker now faces 20 counts, including aggravated sex assault on a minor, rape and lewd acts, his attorney says.


Opening statements in Decker’s trial have been delayed and are now scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday.

No comments: