RECENT INVESTIGATIONS RESULT IN CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN ARREST

The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office, through several recent investigations, has charged and arrested four suspects for crimes against children.  There were a total of nine charges arising out of the four arrests, eight of which were felonies and one misdemeanor. 

Additionally, two child victims were recovered and returned to their families. 

The suspects identified and charged are as follows:  

• Jayton Willis, age 20, was arrested on November 8, 2022.  Willis was charged with Possession of Child Pornography (Felony 3).
• Colin Blanek, age 36, was arrested on November 9, 2022.  Blanek was charged with two counts of Sexual Assault of a Child (Felony 2), and Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Clifton Martin Jr, age 35, was arrested on November 29, 2022.  Martin was charged with Possession of Child Pornography (Felony 3).  Additional charges of Sexual Assault of a Child (Felony2) were added on December 6, 2022.
• Jeremy Sanchez, age 39, was arrested on December 6, 2022.  Sanchez was charged with Harboring a Runaway Child, Possession of a Controlled Substance

The investigations leading to the arrest of all four suspects are still ongoing.  Additional charges may be forthcoming.