HAYS COUNTY, Texas – A man was arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into sexual assaults involving high school-aged girls, according to a Hays County Sheriff’s Office news release.
Franklin Jovel Tabora-Dias, 24, was arrested after a “yearlong” sexual assault investigation, according to the sheriff’s office. He faces charges including second-degree felony sexual assault and two counts of first-degree felony trafficking of a child.
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Investigators said Tabora-Dias, of Kyle, would repeatedly misrepresent his age to appear younger to those he contacted, including high school-aged girls he met through social media.
He would meet them in neighboring communities and sometimes outside Hays County, the release states.
Tabora-Dias allegedly drove victims to his residence in unincorporated Kyle, where assaults occurred, the sheriff’s office said.
The release states Tabora-Dias was known to drive a silver 2009 Honda Accord sedan with blue striping and a 2010 silver Honda Civic with front-end damage.
Tabora-Dias used the alias “Frank Diaz” and has distinctive tattoos on his neck and forearms, investigators said.
The release states Tabora-Dias remains in custody at the Hays County Jail on a $275,000 bond.
Anyone who may have had contact with Tabora-Dias or knows anything about the investigation is urged to contact the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. Anonymous tips related to the investigation can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-324-8477 or online.
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