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Undercover chat operation leads to arrest of man accused of soliciting minor in Harris County
Summary by Bellaire News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Christian Hudspeth , as published by KPRC Click2Houston
· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The man, Maximiano Torres, now faces a charge related to soliciting a minor. An undercover operation led to the arrest of a 28-year-old man.
An undercover operation led to the arrest of a 28-year-old man. He is accused of using online messaging to set up a meeting with someone he thought was a child. The man, Maximiano Torres, now faces a charge related to soliciting a minor.
This charge is considered a serious offense. Torres allegedly communicated with an undercover officer and then traveled to meet the person he believed was a child.
Further details about the case are available from the source, including the actions of the constable's office and the events that led to Torres' arrest.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC Click2Houston ·
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