EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Socorro Police Department assisted in a multi-agency investigation that resulted in the arrest of a League City, Texas, man on charges related to the online solicitation of a minor, the City of Socorro said.
In April, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force initiated an investigation after receiving a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
On June 16, members of the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit, in collaboration with the Houston Metro ICAC Task Force, executed a search warrant at an apartment complex in League City.
Investigators seized a cell phone and a computer, and subsequent forensic examination revealed evidence of online solicitation of a minor. The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Justin Corley, the City of Socorro said in a news release.
The City of Socorro did not elaborate on the suspect’s connection to their community.
On Thursday, Aug. 14, an arrest warrant was obtained for Corley for “sexual perform child
produce/direct/promote,” with bond set at $100,000, the City of Socorro said.
Corley was subsequently arrested in Houston by the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Division.
Chief Robert C. Rojas of the Socorro Police Department stated: “Our department remains committed to protecting children and holding offenders accountable when crimes affect our community. This case is another example of how strong partnerships across jurisdictions in Texas, and the United States can stop predators and bring justice to victims.”
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