SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARREST CHILD PREDATOR
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office received a request for assistance with a child exploitation investigation from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana. A suspect had been identified and was believed to be living in San Angelo, Texas. The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office immediately began conducting a follow-up investigation. With the totality of information, probable cause was developed and used to obtain a search and arrest warrant. The Sheriff's Office then executed the warrant on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at approximately 8:30 a.m. in the unit block of East 33rd Street. The suspect, Joshua Fulton, 32yoa, was taken into custody for Online Solicitation of a Minor Under 14. The Sheriff's Office acted expeditiously with this investigation due to the possibility of a contact victim. Fulton, a registered sex offender, has priors for Sexual Assault of a Child and Sex Offender Duty to Register. This investigation remains open and further charges may be forthcoming. While conducting a lawful search of digital evidence, the sheriff's office has reason to believe there may be other child victims of sexual exploitation. If you believe you or your child may be a victim of Fulton, the Sheriff's Office asks that you contact the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office or your local law enforcement agency and reference this investigation. The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office remains steadfast in their resolve of actively investigating crimes of child exploitation.
