Man twice dodged protection order before allegedly impersonating cop, kicking ex’s door, records say

In Houston, Texas, the Houston Police Department reported that a man posed as one of its officers before forcefully entering a woman’s residence.

On February 23rd, Grady Dixon purportedly showed up at the victim’s apartment in the Edgewood area, announcing “HPD” and claiming to have a “warrant.”

Upon peering through her peephole, the victim identified Dixon, who is not affiliated with the Houston police force.

Dixon and the victim share at least one child together, and their troubled history is documented in years’ worth of court records.

In 2022, South Houston police responded to a call when Dixon allegedly assaulted the victim’s sister and forcibly entered his son’s bedroom by kicking in the door.

Prosecutors sought a protection order, but Dixon evaded service as he was never taken into custody.

Additionally, a protection order was sought in August but was not served when Dixon was accused of assaulting the woman during a money dispute.

Court documents allege that he attempted to harm her while she was 37 weeks pregnant and sitting next to their 2-year-old son.

According to the victim, Dixon threatened her life, stating that she and their son would be in danger if she did not comply with his demands.

Despite these serious allegations, Dixon was not apprehended.

In February, Dixon purportedly identified himself as an officer and forcefully entered the victim’s residence, where he assaulted her and brandished a knife.

He allegedly threatened her life, stating, “You’re lucky I’m letting you live.”

Dixon was finally arrested on Monday after allegedly threatening the victim’s brother and mother with a gun.

Prosecutors stated that he threw rocks at the mother’s car, displayed a firearm, and made threats of violence.

During a court hearing on Thursday morning, a pending protection order from August was finally granted.

The magistrate set Dixon’s bond at $260,000, while his attorney argued for a lower amount, citing that he is not likely to engage in further violent behavior despite the allegations against him.