A youth softball coach in Montgomery County has been arrested on a charge of online solicitation of a minor after allegedly seeking sex with a detective who was posing as a 15-year-old girl, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen announced.
The coach was identified as Nathan Scott Velez, 37, of Magnolia. Officials said he also works as a lineman for a technology company.
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Velez was arrested Thursday and faces two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 if convicted.
The investigation began in early April on an online chat platform and led to several conversations over the following weeks, according to court records.
“When do I get to see your body?” Velez asked, according to court records. “When do I get to see you in person?”
A man who coaches youth softball is charged w/ online solicitation of a minor for seeking sex with a detective who was posing as a 15 yr old girl. We will always do all we can to protect children. Know about Nathan Velez’s interactions w/ children? Call 713-222-4929 #hounews pic.twitter.com/3DQ5H0p3VA
— Office of Harris County Constable Pct 1 Alan Rosen (@Pct1Constable) June 11, 2026
Detectives allege Velez requested nude photos, discussed sex acts he wanted to perform with the undercover persona and made arrangements to meet her in person.
Rosen is asking anyone with information about Velez’s inappropriate interactions with children to contact Precinct 1’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit at 713-222-4929.
“We need everyone’s help to keep children safe,” Rosen said. “If you see something or know something, please give us a call.”
The unit is part of the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.