HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are actively searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl in the Woodland Heights area two weeks ago. The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Carlos Morelos, is believed to be responsible for a string of similar crimes dating back several years.
The incident occurred as the young victim was walking home from school. Authorities report that Morelos allegedly approached and inappropriately touched the girl near a busy intersection. The brave young girl immediately reported the incident to her mother, who took swift action, rallying community support and providing crucial information to the police.
Morelos’s criminal history is extensive, with records indicating multiple charges of indecency with a child since 2017. He has been linked to at least 10 sexual assault cases across Houston from 2014 to 2017, some involving young girls aged 7 to 15. In one alarming instance, Morelos was accused of attempting to abduct a young girl.
Parents in the Woodland Heights neighborhood are understandably alarmed and questioning how Morelos could have been at large in their community. Local residents, including Holly Remission and Donahue, have been actively working to raise awareness and increase vigilance among their neighbors.
Concerns have also been raised about Morelos’s release to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this year, as authorities struggle to understand how he managed to evade capture. Community members are frustrated with the lack of answers and are urging law enforcement agencies to intensify their efforts.
In response to the community’s efforts, Crime Stoppers has joined the case, working to increase the reward for information leading to Morelos’s arrest from $5,000 to $10,000. The Woodland Heights community remains on high alert, determined to see Morelos apprehended and brought to justice.
Houston police continue to follow leads and are asking anyone with information to come forward. The safety of the community’s children remains a top priority as residents unite in their quest to ensure their neighborhood is secure.