A Dallas emergency physician was arrested in June on a child indecency charge and has since had his medical license suspended over public safety concerns.
Heath Police arrested Dr. Lawrence Albert Bean, who practiced at Preston Hollow Emergency Room, on June 16. He was charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact, a second-degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. On August 13, the Texas Medical Board suspended his license, writing that, “his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare.”
Officials have not released details about the alleged incident or the victim.
Police booked Bean into Rockwall County jail the day of his arrest. He was released hours later after posting a $25,000 bond. The medical board suspended his license on Aug. 13, stating it will remain in effect while the case proceeds.
Bean specialized in emergency medicine in Dallas. Authorities have not said where the case currently stands or if hearings have been scheduled.
Preston Hollow Emergency Room has not commented publicly on Bean’s arrest or the suspension. Law enforcement has not confirmed whether the alleged victim was connected to the facility.