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Ex-Farmersville Officer Surrenders TCOLE License Amid Alleged Crime Spree

Ex-Farmersville Officer Surrenders TCOLE License Amid Alleged Crime Spree

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Jacob Glass, a former Farmersville police officer, surrendered his Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license on August 24, 2024, as part of a plea agreement with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. Glass’s once-promising career in law enforcement has been overshadowed by a series of alleged criminal activities that began shortly after his termination from the Farmersville Police Department.

Background and Early Career

Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Jacob Daniel-Wilson Glass graduated from Farmersville High School in 2008. Following his high school years, he served in the United States Army from February 2009 to December 2016, where he worked as an Infantry Team Leader. Glass’s military experience appeared to prepare him for a career in public service, and he transitioned into law enforcement after leaving the Army.

Glass joined the Bedford Police Department on June 2, 2021. However, his time with the department was short-lived. On November 3, 2021, Glass submitted a resignation letter, describing his tenure as a positive experience. He stated that leaving the department was a difficult decision but necessary to embark on a “new journey.”

Farmersville Police Department

Glass began his tenure with the Farmersville Police Department on October 31, 2022. Less than a year later, on August 4, 2023, he was terminated for violations of department policies, including allegations of civil rights infractions. This termination marked a turning point in Glass’s life, as he soon became entangled in a series of legal troubles.

Surrendering His TCOLE License

As part of a plea agreement, Glass permanently surrendered his TCOLE license in August 2024, effectively ending his law enforcement career. The surrender was tied to a series of incidents that suggested Glass misused his training and authority. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office facilitated the agreement, which spared Glass a trial but cemented the end of his policing career.

A Tarnished Legacy

What began as a promising journey in service to his country and community has ended in disgrace for Jacob Glass. His rapid descent into criminal behavior and the loss of his TCOLE license underscore the critical importance of accountability within the law enforcement profession.

Ex-Officer Arrested for Impersonating a Peace Officer: A Closer Look at Jacob Glass’s Dallas County Arrest

Jacob Daniel-Wilson Glass, a former Farmersville Police Department officer, was arrested on October 23, 2023, in Dallas County for impersonating a peace officer. The arrest stemmed from a troubling series of events that began with a major disturbance call at 1400 Bonham Jean Boulevard in Dallas.

Incident at Dallas Police Headquarters

The incident began around 3:40 PM when the complainant, pulled into the parking lot of Dallas Police Headquarters after noticing she was being followed. Glass, driving a white pickup truck, pulled in behind her, exited his vehicle wearing a full police uniform, and approached the complainant’s car window. Glass, armed with a holstered handgun and presenting himself as a law enforcement officer, demanded the complainant’s identification.

The complainant, skeptical of Glass’s authority, flagged down a Dallas Police sergeant in the area. She expressed her suspicion that Glass was not a legitimate officer. Acting on her concerns, a Dallas Police Department sergeant approached Glass and observed him in full police attire, including a badge, shoulder decal, and duty belt, with an AR-15 rifle visible in his vehicle.

When questioned, Glass claimed to be a police officer and handed over his Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license. However, he failed to provide proof of an active appointment with any law enforcement agency. Upon contacting the Farmersville Police Department, the sergeant learned that Glass had been terminated on August 4, 2023, for policy violations, including alleged civil rights infractions.

Background of the Encounter

The complainant told investigators that Glass had been following her through her apartment complex prior to the encounter. She described Glass attempting to block her vehicle while dressed in police gear, prompting her to leave the area and drive directly to Dallas Police Headquarters.

Glass later admitted to detectives that he had been terminated from the Farmersville Police Department and was working off-duty security jobs with a company called “Off Duty DFW.” He acknowledged failing to inform the company of his termination, claiming he did not consider it relevant. He justified stopping the complainant by alleging he was trying to identify someone harassing a security officer at his job site.

Unable to verify Glass’s claims or credentials, Dallas Police arrested him for impersonating a peace officer. This incident marked the beginning of Glass’s legal troubles, which culminated in his permanent surrender of his TCOLE license on August 28, 2024, as part of a plea agreement with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.

Jacob Daniel-Wilson Glass, a former Farmersville police officer, faces a string of legal challenges following his termination from the department on August 4, 2023. Once employed by law enforcement and working as a security officer for Paragon Systems Inc., Glass’s post-police career has been marked by allegations of assault, trespass, theft, and organized criminal activity.

December 18, 2023: Assault Causing Bodily Injury

On December  18, 2023, a custody exchange in Farmersville, Texas, turned violent when former police officer Jacob Daniel-Wilson Glass was accused of assaulting the child’s father. The incident, which occurred at approximately 7:29 PM at a residence on Candy Street, left the victim with visible injuries and prompted a police investigation.

Farmersville Police were dispatched to the scene following a report of an assault in progress. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim, who alleged that Glass attacked him during the exchange. The victim explained that he had arrived at the residence earlier to visit his child after notifying the child’s mother of his intention. During the visit, he picked up his child and began interacting with him outside the residence. Shortly afterward, the child’s mother exited the home, accompanied by Glass, her boyfriend, and the situation escalated into an argument. The mother and Glass accused the victim of attempting to take the child away without permission.

The victim stated that he assured the child’s mother he had no intention of taking the child and turned to leave the property while carrying the child. As the victim walked away, Glass allegedly approached him from behind, placed an arm around his neck, and began punching him in the face with his other hand. During the altercation, Glass forcibly removed the child from the victim’s arms and pushed him into a black SUV parked in a neighboring driveway. Glass then allegedly struck the victim multiple times before kicking him while he was on the ground.

When officers arrived, they observed visible injuries on the victim, including red marks on the right side of his neck behind his ear, swelling on the left side of his forehead and cheek, and a bloody nose. The victim also complained of head pain. Farmersville Fire and AMR (American Medical Response) paramedics were called to the scene to assess his injuries. Although the victim declined ambulance transportation, he stated that he would seek medical treatment independently.

The child’s mother provided a statement to police, claiming that the victim had tripped and fallen into the SUV during the altercation. However, her account also confirmed Glass’s involvement in removing the child from the victim’s arms and engaging in a physical confrontation. Officers documented both accounts, and photographs of the victim’s injuries were attached to the report.

Before officers arrived, Glass fled the scene on foot, leaving his white 2016 Ford F-150 parked outside the residence. Officers conducted a search of the residence and surrounding areas, with assistance from Princeton Police Department, but were unable to locate him. The vehicle, registered to Glass, remained at the property, and its license plate was confirmed through Collin County dispatch. The child’s mother was instructed to contact the police if Glass returned, and she signed a voluntary witness statement detailing her version of events.

The victim expressed his desire to press charges against Glass for assault causing bodily injury, a violation under Texas Penal Code 22.01(a)(1). He provided a detailed written statement to officers, describing the sequence of events and the injuries he sustained during the assault. Police noted that future custody exchanges should occur in neutral, supervised locations to avoid further incidents.

January 3, 2024: Alleged BB Gun Shooting

On January 3, 2024, Jacob Daniel-Wilson Glass was accused of shooting a man with a BB gun during a custody visit in Farmersville, Texas. The alleged victim reported the incident to the Farmersville Police Department at approximately 6:00 PM, requesting to speak with an officer about his injuries.

The man stated that he was visiting the residence of his child’s mother after being invited for a custody visit. While at the location, he observed a window open and what appeared to be a hand. Shortly afterward, he heard a sound and felt something hit his neck, causing pain. He alleged that Glass, who is in a relationship with the child’s mother, had shot him with a BB gun. However, he admitted he did not clearly see who fired the shot.

When asked to show the injury, the man revealed a small red mark on his neck. The officer noted that the mark appeared scabbed over, but the man insisted the incident had just occurred. Despite multiple offers to file a formal complaint and complete a statement, the man declined, expressing frustration with ongoing legal issues and stating he did not wish to pursue the matter further.

The officer recommended that future custody exchanges take place in neutral, supervised locations to prevent further disputes or incidents. Although no charges were filed due to the man’s decision not to proceed, the incident was documented and remains on record.

March 16, 2024: Traffic Violations and Arrest

In the early hours of March 16, 2024, former Farmersville police officer Jacob Daniel-Wilson Glass was arrested for repeated traffic violations in Farmersville, Texas. A Farmersville officer, while on patrol in the 3500 block of Mill Creek Drive, observed a white Ford F-150 operating on a public roadway without its headlights.

At approximately 1:50 AM, the officer conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Jacob Glass. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Glass was operating the vehicle without headlights when required, driving with an expired driver’s license, and using a vehicle with expired registration. These violations were not Glass’s first offenses of this nature.

Due to the repeated nature of the infractions, Glass was arrested and transported to the Collin County Jail.

July 27, 2024: Named in a Felony Case

Glass was identified as a suspect in a pending case involving aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, burglary of a habitation, child endangerment, and organized criminal activity in Farmersville. The details remain limited.

August 19, 2024: Theft and Criminal Mischief

On August 19, 2024, Jacob Daniel-Wilson Glass was implicated in an incident of theft and criminal mischief at a residence on Candy Street in Farmersville, Texas. A Farmersville officer was dispatched to the location at approximately 1:18 AM after a homeowner reported suspicious activity involving her security cameras.

The officer contacted the homeowner, who stated that three of her cameras had gone offline earlier in the evening at approximately 12:23 AM. Concerned about potential theft, she requested that law enforcement check her property. Upon arrival, the officer discovered that three of the four cameras on the homeowner’s property were missing, and a fourth camera at the rear of the residence had been tampered with and rendered inoperable.

The stolen property included two Eufy cameras, each valued at $79.99, and a Ring doorbell camera valued at $150.00. The damaged Ring Spotlight Camera was estimated to be worth $175.00. The total loss was calculated to fall between $100 and $750, aligning with the reported theft and criminal mischief offenses.

During the investigation, the homeowner informed the officer that earlier in the day, she had observed someone shining a laser at one of her cameras and had noticed a Farmersville Police vehicle drive by her home about an hour before the cameras went offline. The homeowner also provided details about suspicious activity she observed through her surveillance system prior to the cameras going offline. She described a subject wearing khaki shorts and a white T-shirt getting into the passenger seat of a vehicle parked at a neighboring residence before walking toward her property. This timing coincided with the moment her cameras ceased transmitting.

The homeowner provided the officer with video footage and snapshots of the potential suspect and suspicious activity near her property.

September 23, 2024: Criminal Trespass

On September 23, 2024, Jacob Daniel-Wilson Glass was involved in a criminal trespass case during the execution of a Writ of Possession order at a residence on Candy Street in Farmersville, Texas. The incident occurred at approximately 1:19 PM and involved Glass, two other individuals, and property representatives overseeing the eviction process.

Farmersville Police were dispatched to the scene to assist with the situation. Upon arrival, a Farmersville officer met with Collin County Deputy Constable’s and the operations supervisor for Texoma Housing Partners. The supervisor informed the Farmersville police officer that Glass, along with two other individuals, was to be issued criminal trespass warnings barring them from returning to the property.

Under supervision, the individuals were allowed to gather their belongings and load them into vehicles. Identification for each person was collected. One of the individuals, B.P., provided Glass’s identification via a photo on her phone, explaining that Glass had lost his physical driver’s license.

Glass left the property after loading his vehicle with belongings, but B.P. assured authorities he was likely taking the items to a storage unit and would return shortly. Meanwhile, trespass warnings were issued to B.P. and K.S., who signed the documents, confirming they understood they were prohibited from returning to the property. B.P. was instructed to contact Glass and request his return to sign the warning.

Despite these efforts, Glass refused to return to the scene. K.S. signed as a witness to the issuance of the trespass warning to Glass and agreed to explain its contents to him. She stated her belief that Glass’s refusal was due to fear of being arrested. The trespass warning for Glass was marked “Refused” in the signature section to document his noncompliance.

Copies of the completed trespass warnings were provided to the supervisor for Texoma Housing Partners’ records and sent to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office for entry into their database. The warnings were also attached to the official report.

A Surrendered License and Career in Decline

As Glass’s legal issues mounted, he reached a plea agreement with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office on August 24, 2024, leading to the permanent surrender of his TCOLE license. This effectively ended his ability to work in law enforcement. He had previously worked as a security officer for Paragon Systems Inc. from December 31, 2021, until August 2024, but his professional trajectory has since unraveled.

A Troubling Pattern

The timeline of events paints a concerning picture of a former officer whose career devolved into alleged criminal activity. Glass’s involvement in violent altercations, property crimes, and his unwillingness to cooperate with law enforcement highlight a stark contrast to his earlier years in public service.


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