Former Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Charged in Child Assault Case
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy, Nicholas Burbridge, has been charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 and solicitation. Investigators allege he met a 13-year-old girl through a dating app and offered her money for a…
Houston, TX, August 6, 2026 —
Nicholas Burbridge, a former deputy with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, faces charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 and solicitation. The allegations stem from an investigation into Burbridge’s alleged contact with a 13-year-old girl.
According to investigators, Burbridge is accused of meeting the minor through a dating application. The complaint alleges that Burbridge offered the 13-year-old girl money in exchange for a sexual relationship.
Burbridge was terminated from his position with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in March 2026. He was subsequently booked into the Harris County Jail on August 4th. The specific date of his arrest and the charging documents were not immediately available.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has not released further details regarding the ongoing investigation.
Story summarized from the original created by Ninfa Saavedra on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
