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A decade-old Dallas sexual assault case was cold. Police say new DNA testing and testimony lead to an arrest
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Matthew Ablon , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The individual, identified as Jarvis Pierce, was taken into custody in June 2026. A cold case from over a decade ago in Dallas has seen a breakthrough with the arrest of a 35-year-old man.
A cold case from over a decade ago in Dallas has seen a breakthrough with the arrest of a 35-year-old man. The individual, identified as Jarvis Pierce, was taken into custody in June 2026. New DNA testing and additional testimony led to the arrest.
The Dallas Police Department made the arrest, with the case initially going cold. Pierce is now facing charges of sexual assault. Further details on the case and the investigation are available from the Dallas Police Department, including the role of the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative in the breakthrough.
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Category: safety Published: July 10, 2026 Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW Reading time: 1 min
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