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Wharton man arrested, charged in child sex assault investigation

61-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting several child victims

Daniel Webster (Wharton Police Department)

WHARTON, Texas – A Wharton man has been arrested, accused in a child sex assault investigation involving multiple victims.

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61-year-old Daniel Webster is charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child as well as one count of possession of child pornography. He is currently in the Wharton County Jail being held without bond.

The Wharton Police Department says the investigation started on April 1 when they received a delayed report of sexual assault involving child victims.

A search warrant was executed at Webster’s residence. The Wharton Police Department, with assistance from the Texas Rangers and Texas Attorney General’s Office, were able to obtain arrest warrants for Webster.

The investigation remains ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.