The Texas City Police Department launched an undercover operation last week, and eight men were arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor—sexual conduct.
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and the Houston-Metro ICAC Task Force collaborated on the investigation, which targeted individuals who utilized the internet to seek juveniles for sexual behavior.
The following suspects were arrested:
• Marcos Belarmino Rivera-Orellana, 36, of Pasadena – $100,000 bond
• Victor Rodriguez, 38, of Baytown – $150,000 bond
• Huy Phi, 30, of Webster – $80,000 bond
• Bruce Gonzalez, 43, of Alvin – $125,000 bond
• Yonatan Perez, 36, of Houston – $75,000 bond
• Ciro Urdaneta Gonzalez, 27, of Houston – $125,000 bond
• Jesus Raya, 30, of Houston – $125,000 bond
• Jose Saquic-Vasquez, 33, of Houston – $175,000 bond
In addition to the eight arrests, investigators have obtained four outstanding arrest warrants for the same violation. Several of the accused had four immigration holds placed on them when they were arrested.
The Texas City Police Department thanked several agencies for their assistance, including the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, Pearland Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Texas Department of Public Safety, Hitchcock Police Department, Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, Houston Police Department, and the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office.
TCPD also thanked local sponsors who helped with the operation, including the TCPD Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Texas City Mexican-American Police Officers Association, Tennille Metal Works, Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen, Gio’s Flying Pizza & Pasta, Texas Pit Stop BBQ, Crayon Eater Laserworks, Galveston County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Razors Edge Barbershop Galveston, and Associated Credit Union of Texas.
Texas City Police stated that they remain committed to safeguarding children from predators. The Texas City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division invites anyone with information about crimes against minors to call (409) 643-5720. You can leave anonymous tips with Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers at (409) 845-8477 or online at p3tips.com.
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