Galveston County Judge dismisses case against Sarah Olson in the "interest of justice"
GALVESTON, Texas - Sarah Olson, the mother of Samuel Olson, is no longer facing criminal charges in Galveston County in a case involving Dalton Olson, the boy's father.
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Galveston County court records say on May 31, 2020, Sarah Olson "intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly cause bodily harm to Dalton Olson by hitting him with a vehicle."
This week, the Galveston County District Attorney's office filed a motion to dismiss the case in the "interest of justice."
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On Friday, Judge Lonnie Cox granted the motion to dismiss the case.
Harris County court records show Sarah and Dalton have been in divorce proceedings since last year.
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Dalton Olson's girlfriend, Theresa Balboa, was charged earlier this week in connection with the death of Samuel.
She was arrested in Jasper County where investigators say they found her in a motel room with a corpse believed to be that of Samuel Olson.
Balboa remains in the Harris County Jail. On Friday, her bond was set at $500,000. Her next court date is set for June 7.