A former Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputy is facing multiple felony charges after investigators accused him of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl he allegedly met through a dating app.<\/p>\n
According to court records, Nicholas Burbridge was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 and solicitation. Jail records show Burbridge was booked into the Harris County Jail on Aug. 4.<\/p>\n
Investigators allege Burbridge met the girl on a dating app and met with her several times. Court documents state that on or about Aug. 13, 2025, Burbridge allegedly offered to pay the girl money in exchange for a sexual relationship.<\/p>\n
The Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office confirmed Burbridge was employed as a deputy but said he was terminated on March 19, 2026.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the sheriff\u2019s office said Burbridge has been charged by the agency with solicitation. The Houston Police Department is handling the investigation into the aggravated sexual assault charge.<\/p>\n
According to Harris County jail records:<\/p>\n
Aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14: $150,000 bond<\/p>\n
Solicitation (payor): $15,000 bond<\/p>\n
Burbridge made his initial court appearance on Aug. 5.<\/p>\n
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