A Dallas police sergeant has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly selling stolen service weapons. Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Chad Meacham, announced the indictment of Thomas Michael Fry, 52, on Wednesday. Fry faces three counts of possession and sale of a stolen firearm.

"Police officers have a sacred duty to uphold the rule of law. Instead, this sergeant betrayed his department – and his community – by allegedly pawning stolen firearms," stated Acting U.S. Attorney Chad Meacham. "The U.S. Attorney’s Office will not hesitate to pursue charges against law enforcement officers who fail to live up to their oaths."

The indictment alleges that at least three 9mm Sig Sauer pistols were taken from a Dallas Police Department substation and subsequently pawned by Sgt. Fry at an Oklahoma pawn shop.

An indictment serves as an allegation rather than proof of criminal conduct; thus, Sgt. Fry remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

If convicted on federal charges, Sgt. Fry could face up to 30 years in prison. Additionally, he is charged by the state with three counts of theft of a firearm.

The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives’ Dallas Field Division along with the Dallas Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joshua D. Detzky and Marty Basu.