Child Sexual Predator Captured in Spring, Texas

SPRING, TX – Joel Torres has been arrested and charged with three counts of Sexual Assault of a Child following an investigation by Constable Mark Herman’s Special Victims Unit. The arrest was made on July 30, 2025, after a juvenile female victim bravely reported repeated sexual abuse over a three-year period.

The investigation began on May 23, 2025, when deputies responded to a report of sexual assault in the 3100 block of Cimmarron Pass in Spring. The victim disclosed that she had been subjected to abuse by a known individual.

Constable Herman’s Special Victims Unit took over the case, conducting multiple follow-ups, interviews, and gathering critical evidence, which led to the identification of 37-year-old Joel Torres as the suspect.

On July 30, Constable Herman’s Special Operations Unit successfully located and apprehended Torres. He was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, with his total bond set at $225,000.00 out of the 228th District Court.

“This arrest is the result of the relentless dedication and skilled work of our Special Victims and Special Operations Units. We remain committed to protecting our most vulnerable citizens and bringing justice to those who harm them,” stated Constable Mark Herman.