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Officer Arrested Again for Violating Release Conditions
2 Jun
Summary
- Officer Dustin Bartlett arrested again for violating release conditions.
- Bartlett was initially arrested for possessing over 1,000 CSAM images.
- He is accused of violating a protection order by approaching his girlfriend.
Arlington Police Officer Dustin Bartlett, who was previously selected as "Officer of the Year," has been arrested for a second time. This latest arrest occurred on Friday, June 2nd, 2026, for allegedly violating the conditions of his pre-trial release. Bartlett was initially taken into custody earlier in May after his girlfriend reported him for allegedly possessing more than 1,000 images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
His current detention at Island County Jail stems from accusations of violating a protection order. Neighbors reported seeing Bartlett back at his home, which contravened the order prohibiting him from nearing his girlfriend. The Arlington Police Department confirmed that Bartlett remains relieved of police powers and on administrative leave, and this new arrest does not impede the ongoing CSAM investigation. Authorities are actively supporting the Island County Sheriff's Office and offering assistance to any identified victims.
