Security chief hired to protect Northwest ISD schools arrested on child sex charges
WILLOW PARK, Texas - The owner of the security firm hired to protect five Northwest ISD elementary schools is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child.
54-year-old Kirk Stanley Grable was booked into the Parker County jail this past Tuesday and charged with the sexual assault of a child and prohibited sexual contact.
He bonded out the next day.
An arrest warrant affidavit obtained by FOX 4 says the victim met with police officers back in May and described sexual acts he says Grable forced him to perform.
The victim told police the offenses took place at Grable's Willow Park home as far back as 2021.
Kirk Grable
First, it was every other week, and then progressed to every day prior to the victim turning 17 years old.
Police listened in on a phone call between the victim and Grable.
During the recorded phone call, police say Grable "made several statements corroborating the victim's outcry."
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Northwest ISD confirmed Grable is the owner of Lone Star Protection & Security LLC in Weatherford.
According to the security company's website, Grable has worked in public safety for more than 30 years, including as a rescue specialist with Texas Task Force One.
The security firm provides private security to a variety of different places, including schools.
Northwest ISD hired the security firm in January to comply with a new state law requiring armed security guards on all school campuses.
Lone Star’s guards worked at Prairie View, Sendera Ranch, Haslet, Peterson, and Hughes elementary schools.
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However, Northwest ISD said it has no record of Grable ever visiting one of the schools or interacting with any students.
"The protection of our students is our top priority, and we take any allegations of danger to children seriously," the Northwest ISD said in a statement.
The district said it is currently evaluating its contract with Grable’s company.
Northwest ISD also has contracts with four other security companies to staff all of its campuses.
Grable is not affiliated with any of those other companies.