Houston Police Captain Charged with Sexual Assault and Child Pornography Offenses
Daryn Edwards, a 32-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, faces multiple felony charges after allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor and hidden cameras in his home.
- Daryn Edwards, 59, was arrested on charges including aggravated sexual assault, sexual performance of a child, and possession of child pornography, with two charges carrying no bond.
- Court filings allege Edwards sexually assaulted a sixth-grade girl between 85 and 100 times in 2024 and coerced her into sharing explicit images via Snapchat.
- Investigators discovered hidden cameras in Edwards' home reportedly used to capture sexually explicit images of minors, as well as saved explicit photos on his devices.
- Edwards, who most recently led HPD's auto theft division, has been relieved of duty pending an internal affairs investigation by the department.
- A 32-year veteran of the force, Edwards previously held high-ranking roles, including assistant chief, but faced a demotion and disciplinary actions in recent years.
Houston Public Media 