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Affidavit: PayPal profile photo helps Selma police identify man charged with online solicitation of minor
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Andrea K. Moreno, Samuel Rocha IV , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A mother reported finding explicit messages on her daughter's phone.
A 21-year-old man is facing charges in Selma. He was taken into custody for allegedly soliciting a minor online. The suspect's age and charge are noted in jail records.
Details of the case are outlined in an affidavit. A mother reported finding explicit messages on her daughter's phone. These messages were exchanged over a period of time through a social media platform.
Further information about the incident can be found through local news sources, including the arrest affidavit. The investigation involved a photo from an online payment account, which aided in identifying the suspect.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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