Harris County crime: Needville Hometown Journal Newspaper owner arrested for online solicitation of a minor

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Small-town scandal: Newspaper owner arrested in shocking online solicitation case, sending shockwaves.

The owner of the Needville Hometown Journal Newspaper has been arrested on charges of online solicitation of a minor, authorities said. Sam "Gary" Martin, 63, of Guy, Texas, was under investigation by Harris County Precinct 1 detectives who were members of the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

SUGGESTED: Houston crime: Unmarked Houston police vehicle hit by gunfire, road rage involving another vehicle suspectedInvestigators say Martin engaged in explicit communications with an online deputy, which included plans to meet up to engage in sexual activity. Officials said Martin also sent images containing explicit materials to the undercover investigator.

 

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