According to okcfox.com, former Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputy Dennis Tran Vu has pleaded not guilty to one felony count of stalking, based on online court records. Sheriff Tommie Johnson announced in September that Vu faced felony charges tied to a stalking investigation. Johnson said the department learned of the allegations when Vu became the subject of a victim's protective order, after which he was placed on administrative leave with pay. He was fired after charges were filed. Vu had been with the department for four years and served at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Johnson said, "There is no place in law enforcement for any actions like this." Vu also pleaded not guilty at an earlier court appearance, and his next hearing is set for Jan. 11.
Why it matters
A sheriff's deputy assigned to a courthouse faces a felony charge after a protective order brought the allegations to the department's attention. The charge has not been proven, and Vu has pleaded not guilty.
Charged: Prosecutors filed criminal charges. A charge is not proof of guilt, and the person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Researched with AI assistance from the sources listed here and reviewed under our methodology.