Search underway for man accused of sexually assaulting child under 6

Hermilo Chavez Jr., 30, wanted on super aggravated sexual assault of a child

SAN ANTONIO – The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force is searching for Hermilo Chavez Jr., 30, on a charge of super aggravated sexual assault of a child.

Authorities have been searching for him since May 2019 when a warrant was issued for his arrest.

“The indictment alleged that Chavez sexually assaulted a child through physical force and contact. The victim was under the age of 6 years old,” said Deputy U.S. Marshal Chris Bozeman.

Chavez’s last known place of residence was on the South Side of San Antonio.

Call the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force at 210-657-8500 if you have any information that can lead to Chavez’s arrest.

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About the Authors

Brina is the Executive Producer of the NightBeat and KSAT Explains. She has been with KSAT since 2015. She is a Houston native and proud to call San Antonio home.

Before starting KSAT in 2017, Lee was a photojournalist at KENS 5, where he won a Lone Star Emmy in 2014 for Best Weather Segment. In 2009 and 2010 Lee garnered first-place awards with the Texas Association of Broadcasters for Best Investigative Series in College Station, as well as winning first place for Staff Photojournalism in 2011 at KBTX.

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