Houston Police Captain Charged with Child Pornography

Daryn B. Edwards, a captain with the Houston Police Department, has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography in League City, Texas. The 59-year-old, who has served the department for 32 years and leads the Auto Theft Division, is currently being held in jail with a bond set at $250,000. The Houston Police Department confirmed his arrest and stated that he has been relieved of duty pending an Internal Affairs investigation. Details regarding the circumstances leading to his arrest are limited at this time, as the investigation is ongoing. Edwards previously faced scrutiny when he was demoted following the 2021 Astroworld tragedy. The department has not released additional information regarding the charges against him.