Airmen Arrested For Crime Against 14-Year-Old Girl

ABILENE, TX — A 24-year-old airman has been charged with a child sex crime in Abilene.

According to KTXS, Airman First Class Jager Dale was arrested Friday and charged with the sexual performance of a child. Dale is currently stationed at Dyess Air Force Base

According to police reports, Dale admitted to sending and receiving nude images of a 14-year-old girl. Dale was released after posting a $50,000 bond.

Dyess AFB released the following statement:

“We are aware a member of Dyess AFB has been arrested and accused of possession of child pornography. This accusation is currently under investigation by the Abilene Police Department. These are serious accusations, and not in line with US Air Force or Team Dyess standards. That said, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. We will work with the appropriate parties, as needed, to provide any applicable information and to ensure the member is afforded due process according to the justice system.”