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Fort Bend County takes action against child abuse, 6 men convicted

Fort Bend County takes action against child abuse, 6 men convicted

HOUSTONFort Bend County obtained convictions and sentences for six child abusers in October 2024, according to a release.

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Convicted persons and their sentences include:

  • Justin Ray Gonzalez: 40 years in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a minor child or children.

  • Gregorio San Nicolas Torre III: 30 years in prison for aggravated sexual assault on a child and indecency with a child.

  • Adrian Antonio Garcia: 25 years in prison for aggravated sexual assault of a child.

  • Michael Everett Gaines: 12 years in prison for sexual assault of a child.

  • Juan Noe Melgar: 20 years in prison for sexual assault on a child.

  • Paul Shannon Martinez: 75 years in prison without parole for continuous sexual abuse of a young child.

District Attorney Brian Middleton praised the efforts of law enforcement and the courage of the child victims who came forward.

He stressed the importance of reporting child abuse and seeking help for survivors.

The prosecutor’s office urges parents and guardians to educate their children about Internet safety and be vigilant in monitoring their online activity.

The Houston Metro Internet Crime Task Force recommends the website, Netsmartz, for age-appropriate Internet safety resources.