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Ex–Katy ISD Aide Charged With Online Solicitation of 13-Year-Old, Released on $75,000 Bond

Investigators are building a digital evidence case based on court-documented messages.

Overview

  • Samuel Perez posted a $75,000 bond after his arrest on a charge of online solicitation of a minor.
  • Police searched his Katy home under a warrant that authorized the seizure of phones, computers, cameras, and internet records tied to the case.
  • Court records say Perez and the girl traded 238 TikTok and Instagram messages in 2025 that included sexual content and nude photos.
  • An affidavit states the student reported at least five sexual encounters inside a classroom in August and September 2025, with one incident stopping when a teacher approached.
  • Katy ISD says district police investigated, Perez is no longer employed, and he had not been on district property for most of the school year.