Court documents allege former officer self-reported child sexual abuse material
By KETV Staff
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BELLEVUE, Nebraska (KETV) — New court documents allege a former Bellevue Police Department officer self-reported receiving a nude photo from a 17-year-old girl.
Ryan Agustin, 38, was arrested Friday as part of a child enticement investigation. He faces a charge of manufacturing visual depiction of sexually explicit material and felony child abuse.
An affidavit said Agustin had a conversation with an Internal Affairs lieutenant back in June 2025. During that conversation, court documents say Agustin self-reported he was “sent a nude photo by a 17-year-0ld female … via Instagram.”
Agustin reported his Instagram account had been deactivated. Investigators did a search of his email later and found that his account was suspended for “violating community standards on child exploitation, abuse and nudity.”
Investigators then contacted the victim, who disclosed she had sexual contact with the former Bellevue police officer and called her names. She alleged the officer said he would not stop being mean to her until she sent photos.
Court documents say investigators issued search warrants to Meta for the accounts of the victim and the officer. They said they found several messages, videos and images exchanged between the two.
Court documents say Agustin admitted to soliciting photos from the 17-year-old and that he and the victim sent photos to each other on Instagram throughout the past year. They also alleged the two had been in a sexual relationship since the summer of 2024.
Project Harmony said it is difficult for children to come forward about possible abuse.
“It can always be difficult for a child to disclose in any situation, whether it be somebody who is in an authoritative state or if it’s somebody who is just a normal person in their life,” Tippery said.
Jessica Tippery, director of children’s services at Project Harmony, said it’s crucial to ensure children know they’re not in trouble when they come forward. Tippery said children need to know they have a trusted adult they can confide in.
“The most important thing is to be available, so listening to your children, letting them know that you’re there, if they feel like they might be in trouble for something that, they may have played a part in, that they know that, you know, you’re there to support them no matter what,” Tippery said.
When it comes to social media, Tippery said it starts with education before a child creates an account.
“So what information is is okay for them to share and what information should they not be sharing?,” Tippery said. “What should they do if somebody ever, sends them a message or sends them something inappropriate?”
Agustin was fired from the Bellevue Police Department. He is expected to be in court on Wednesday.
Project Harmony said caregivers can always call and speak with one of their advocates to help guide them through any situation. You can also find tips and training on their website.
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