A Wanted Man with a Long List of Violations: How Graham Dunn's Probation Was repeatedly Banged Up
Graham Dunn, 27, is a man on the run after being arrested in Galveston for aggravated kidnapping. But this isn't his first brush with trouble – and neither is it his last. According to court documents, Dunn has an active warrant in Dallas County, multiple probation violations, and three pending criminal cases in North Carolina.
Just 10 days into his 18-month probation period for a family violence case in Farmers Branch, Dunn was issued a summons for false imprisonment in Wilmington, N.C., a charge that violates one of his probation conditions. He then showed up three months later on another warrant for a secret peeping charge at the same location.
The woman at the center of this case claims Dunn hid outside her apartment complex, called out to her, and even tried to break into her home. Days after that arrest, he was accused of sexual battery and assault in a separate case – but posted an $11,000 bond despite breaking probation rules once again.
In October, prosecutors sought to revoke his probation and convict him on the 2023 assault charge, but later allowed him to post a much smaller $2,500 bond after serving the arrest warrant. The law states that those under deferred adjudication are entitled to a bond, but Vinas argues that releasing Dunn was an abuse of discretion.
Dunn's latest arrest in Galveston marked his third kidnapping-related charge – this time involving a 12-year-old girl who claimed he gave her two pills that left her feeling disoriented and touched her sexually. The evidence against him includes footage taken on his phone of the crimes, which prosecutors hope will secure a conviction.
The case has shed light on how repeatedly breaking probation conditions can be frustrating for prosecutors, especially when it leads to bail issues. "All those charges were misdemeanor charges," Dunn said in court – but prosecutors argue that's just not good enough. With Dunn now facing $500,000 bond and the possibility of additional charges, justice is far from done yet.
Graham Dunn, 27, is a man on the run after being arrested in Galveston for aggravated kidnapping. But this isn't his first brush with trouble – and neither is it his last. According to court documents, Dunn has an active warrant in Dallas County, multiple probation violations, and three pending criminal cases in North Carolina.
Just 10 days into his 18-month probation period for a family violence case in Farmers Branch, Dunn was issued a summons for false imprisonment in Wilmington, N.C., a charge that violates one of his probation conditions. He then showed up three months later on another warrant for a secret peeping charge at the same location.
The woman at the center of this case claims Dunn hid outside her apartment complex, called out to her, and even tried to break into her home. Days after that arrest, he was accused of sexual battery and assault in a separate case – but posted an $11,000 bond despite breaking probation rules once again.
In October, prosecutors sought to revoke his probation and convict him on the 2023 assault charge, but later allowed him to post a much smaller $2,500 bond after serving the arrest warrant. The law states that those under deferred adjudication are entitled to a bond, but Vinas argues that releasing Dunn was an abuse of discretion.
Dunn's latest arrest in Galveston marked his third kidnapping-related charge – this time involving a 12-year-old girl who claimed he gave her two pills that left her feeling disoriented and touched her sexually. The evidence against him includes footage taken on his phone of the crimes, which prosecutors hope will secure a conviction.
The case has shed light on how repeatedly breaking probation conditions can be frustrating for prosecutors, especially when it leads to bail issues. "All those charges were misdemeanor charges," Dunn said in court – but prosecutors argue that's just not good enough. With Dunn now facing $500,000 bond and the possibility of additional charges, justice is far from done yet.
he seems like a master manipulator or something, constantly breaking rules and evading law enforcement. 18 months on probation and already they're revoking it on him three times 
I feel so sorry for the victims, especially that poor 12-year-old girl who got hurt 
the footage on his phone is damning evidence against him, I don't see how he can talk his way out of this one. And $500k bond? That's crazy 
what's next? is he going to post bail and disappear again? 
. It's just not fair to the victims and prosecutors who are trying to do their job. I mean, how many times can one person abuse probation before they get serious consequences? Like, seriously, 3?! 
. And what's up with his excuse that all those charges were just misdemeanor crimes? Newsflash: breaking someone's body is never okay, no matter the charge 
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Graham Dunn is literally a nightmare! Like 1 day he gets arrested for aggravated kidnapping in Galveston and the next thing u know he's got warrants all over the place and violating probation left & right 
. I mean like what is wrong with this guy?! He tries to break into some random girl's apartment complex, calls her out of her own home...girrrrl, bye! 
And now he's got a 12-year-old victim who says he made her feel disoriented and touched her inappropriately? Like no, just no 
. I'm all for second chances but not when you're repeatedly breaking the law and putting innocent people in danger 
. $500k bail? LMAO they better keep an eye on this guy 
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I'm so tired of these guys who think they can game the system. Like, Graham Dunn's already got a long list of violations and he's still trying to break free? It's not like he's even trying to be responsible or acknowledge his mistakes. The fact that he posted that $2,500 bond after breaking probation rules again is just laughable. And what's with the bail? $500,000? That's crazy! 
how can u be so reckless and keep getting away with it? like he breaks probation rules 3 times and still gets bailed out 
anyway, i guess justice is still in progress 
and the system is literally just enabling him by giving him those super low bonds every time 
. I mean, I know we need to follow the law, but this guy has a long list of offenses and it's clear he's not taking responsibility for his actions 
. And let's be real, $500k bond is crazy 
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... like, have you guys tried that new food truck downtown? I heard their fish tacos are to die for! 
Anyway, what's up with this Graham dude and his probation issues? Like, can't he just stick to one crime at a time? 
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