Former HPD officer among those arrested in prostitution sting

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A former Houston police officer was among the more than 250 people arrested in the Houston area as part of a nationwide prostitution sting this summer.

According to court records, Darrin Dewayne Thomas has been charged with prostitution, a misdemeanor offense. He is currently out on $500 bond.

In 2011, Thomas surrendered his peace officer's license for life after allegedly stealing more than $500 in cash during the course of his duties as an HPD officer.

Police said nationally, agencies participated in the National John Suppression Initiative between June and August.

At the time he was relieved of duty, Thomas was working as a senior police officer in the North Patrol Division. He had been with the department since 1994.

Thomas is expected in court at the end of August.

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