Galveston Police Credit One Officer with Speedy Recovery of Kidnapped 12-Year-Old Girl
A dramatic rescue operation in Galveston, Texas, has been credited to the persistence and professionalism of a single police officer. On January 30, 911 calls flooded in after a 12-year-old girl went missing while walking her dog. The child's phone, which had been tracked by law enforcement, led investigators to the Galveston Beach Hotel West.
Officer Joshua Nino was one of the first officers on the scene and quickly sprang into action. When hotel staff informed him that they didn't have access to the security cameras, Nino made a crucial decision - he switched from asking politely to insisting that they call someone right away. "I didn't really give them an option," Nino recounted in a statement. "We need to call someone right now, we need to wake them up, get them down here, because we are watching the cameras."
Nino's persistence paid off when he was finally able to access the video footage and identified the suspect as Graham Michael Dunn, who had met the girl on social media before allegedly kidnapping her. Once inside the hotel room, Nino used verbal commands and then forcibly opened the door after receiving no response. Dunn was subsequently arrested, and a bystander's video captured his arrest.
The priority shifted immediately to the safety of the 12-year-old victim, who was rushed to the hospital with the support of her loved ones. In court records, it is alleged that Dunn subjected the girl to various forms of abuse, including giving her pills and touching her inappropriately. The investigation has also revealed a long history of similar crimes against both adults and children committed by Dunn in multiple states.
Dunn now faces new felony charges in Galveston, with investigators requesting no bond to ensure that the court process can proceed without interruption. As for Officer Nino's role in the rescue, he remains humble but proud of his contribution to bringing a potentially devastating situation to an end. "There are certain things you'll remember," he reflected. "This is one of those things I'll remember for the rest of my career."
A dramatic rescue operation in Galveston, Texas, has been credited to the persistence and professionalism of a single police officer. On January 30, 911 calls flooded in after a 12-year-old girl went missing while walking her dog. The child's phone, which had been tracked by law enforcement, led investigators to the Galveston Beach Hotel West.
Officer Joshua Nino was one of the first officers on the scene and quickly sprang into action. When hotel staff informed him that they didn't have access to the security cameras, Nino made a crucial decision - he switched from asking politely to insisting that they call someone right away. "I didn't really give them an option," Nino recounted in a statement. "We need to call someone right now, we need to wake them up, get them down here, because we are watching the cameras."
Nino's persistence paid off when he was finally able to access the video footage and identified the suspect as Graham Michael Dunn, who had met the girl on social media before allegedly kidnapping her. Once inside the hotel room, Nino used verbal commands and then forcibly opened the door after receiving no response. Dunn was subsequently arrested, and a bystander's video captured his arrest.
The priority shifted immediately to the safety of the 12-year-old victim, who was rushed to the hospital with the support of her loved ones. In court records, it is alleged that Dunn subjected the girl to various forms of abuse, including giving her pills and touching her inappropriately. The investigation has also revealed a long history of similar crimes against both adults and children committed by Dunn in multiple states.
Dunn now faces new felony charges in Galveston, with investigators requesting no bond to ensure that the court process can proceed without interruption. As for Officer Nino's role in the rescue, he remains humble but proud of his contribution to bringing a potentially devastating situation to an end. "There are certain things you'll remember," he reflected. "This is one of those things I'll remember for the rest of my career."
, this Galveston kidnap thingy is just another example of how our police officers are still heroes in a world where everything's all about social media 
. Remember when we used to have to actually talk to people face-to-face and get what you wanted from them? 
Like Officer Nino, who just wouldn't take no for an answer back at that hotel. I mean, I'd be nervous if someone showed up at my door with a bunch of pills or something 
. And can we just say how crazy it is that this guy was committing similar crimes in multiple states? 
Like, what's going on with our country, right? 
Anyway, Officer Nino's all right, I guess... good job, dude 
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& on top of that, he handled the situation like a pro - didnt let anyone get in the way or make excuses. thats what i call dedication! 
& btw, poor little girl has been thru so much already... i hope she gets the best support & therapy possible 
! He's a total hero for sticking to his guns and getting that footage from the hotel staff. I'm so glad he was able to keep her safe, even if it meant confronting the suspect himself. The fact that this guy has a history of these kinds of crimes makes me super grateful that Nino was on the scene when he was. Anyway, can't wait to see how everything plays out in court and hope the kid gets all the support she needs 
that's just heartbreaking. but i want to see more info on Dunn's background and his motives before i start praising Nino's heroics. where are the sources on this guy? what makes him a repeat offender?
. Guess his training really paid off in this situation 
. Hope the victim gets all the support she needs for her emotional healing process 
. It's so important for us as a community to be looking out for each other, especially with social media being such a big part of our lives today 
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, he's literally a hero! I mean, can u imagine if that girl was still trapped in there? the way he kept pushing those hotel staff to call someone right away was like the turning point of the whole thing 
. What I love most about this story tho is how humbled Officer Nino is, he knows that was a team effort but still proud of his part in saving that girl's life 