During a recent government meeting, a concerned grandparent voiced serious allegations regarding the handling of child molestation cases by local law enforcement. The individual recounted a distressing timeline beginning in 2020, when their grandson was reportedly molested in DeSoto. Despite the incident being reported to the Mesquite police, the grandparent stated that no follow-up occurred, leading to further incidents in 2021 and 2022.

The grandparent detailed that after the second incident, which resulted in a diagnosis of sexual assault, they provided medical records and evidence to DeSoto Police Chief Costa. However, they expressed frustration that no action had been taken to protect the child or hold anyone accountable, highlighting a perceived lack of responsibility from both the police department and Child Protective Services (CPS).

The grandparent's plea raised critical questions about accountability and the effectiveness of the systems in place to protect vulnerable children. They emphasized the ongoing risk to their grandson, stating, \"he's still sitting in harm's way,\" and called for urgent action to address the failures in the response to these serious allegations. The meeting underscored the need for a thorough examination of how such cases are managed and the responsibilities of law enforcement and child welfare agencies in safeguarding children.