A multi-agency law enforcement operation led by Constable Mark Herman’s High Tech Crimes Unit resulted in the arrests of many adult defendants who attempted to meet with individuals they believed to be juveniles for sexual purposes.
Undercover police officers posed as children on social media to identify and meet with adult suspects. When the defendants arrived at the prearranged location, they were quickly arrested by undercover constable investigators.
Suspects apprehended during the operation include:
- 41-year-old James Patrick Lewis
- 33-year-old Adam Jeffry Davis
- 28-year-old Nicholson Jimenez
- 42-year-old Franklin Umanzor Salamanca (Subject to an Immigration-ICE Hold)
- 33-year-old Arturo Chino (Subject to an Immigration-ICE Hold)
Constable Mark Herman reaffirmed his commitment to protecting children: “My office maintains a firm stance against those who prey on our children. I will continue to provide resources to my detectives to identify, locate, and arrest those who victimize our most vulnerable citizens.”
The Harris County Pct 4 Constables, Texas Department of Public Safety, Houston Police, Montgomery County Constables (Pct 1, 2, and 3), Klein PD, Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children, and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office all contributed to the successful operation.