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The operation was conducted in conjunction with the Houston Metro Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and was aimed at targeting individuals engaging in online predatory behavior involving minors.
The sheriff’s office arrested the following suspects:
Walter Paz-Mata, 34
Nathan Vivares, 33
Valentin Canales-Mejia, 33
Francisco Rios-Estrada, 25
Jesus Vega Garcia, 37
Jose Herrera-Dominguez, 31
Alexis Alberdin Lima, 28
Carlos Duenas Moreno, 43
BCSO is actively pursuing six additional arrests pending the issuance of warrants. In addition, Vivares was also charged with soliciting prostitution of a person under 18 years of age.
The sheriff’s office says they remain committed to safeguarding the children of Brazoria County and are aggressively pursuing those who seek to exploit them.
Furthermore, the BCSO encourages anyone with information about crimes against children to contact BCSO at 979-864-2200, or submit an anonymous tip at 800-460-2222 or online at P3tips.com.
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Zion Christyan Webb is an intern at KPRC and a Journalism major with a Sports Media focus at Abilene Christian University. He plans to graduate in May 2027 and hopes to pursue a career as a sports reporter, combining his passion for sports with a commitment to genuine impactful storytelling