Gallatin police officer arrested for child sex crimes, fired
Key Questions
Who was the Gallatin police officer arrested for child sex crimes and what were the charges?
Kasim Barnes was arrested on 6 counts of exploitation of a minor and 1 count of solicitation. The arrest occurred after he was caught in an undercover operation. Court documents reveal additional details about the case.
Was the arrested officer fired from the Gallatin police department?
Yes, Chief Bandy terminated Kasim Barnes swiftly following the allegations. This action responded to the major breach of public trust involved. The department acted promptly on the sex crimes charges.
What new information has come from court documents in this case?
Court documents obtained by News 2 show what led to the arrest of the Gallatin police officer. They provide further details on the exploitation and solicitation charges. The case remains in a developing status.
Gallatin police officer Kasim Barnes arrested on 6 counts of exploitation of a minor and 1 count of solicitation, caught in undercover operation. Chief Bandy terminated him swiftly. Major breach of public trust; court documents reveal new details.