7 suspects, including Itasca, Texas ISD superintendent, arrested in online solicitation of a minor sting

Texas Superintendent arrested in teen sex sting

Seven men, including a Texas ISD Superintendent, were arrested following a teen sex sting.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with a online solicitation of a minor sting.

According to a release, the suspects were arrested in connection with a sting for online solicitation of a minor.

Officials said among the suspects was 47-year-old Michael Stevens, who is the Itasca ISD Superintendent, and a former coach, principal, and assistant principal in various districts around the state.

"You must make it a priority to know what your children are doing online," Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen said. "As you can see by this sting operation, there are dangerous predators out there grooming our children and can cause great harm."

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Rosen said Stevens planned to come to Houston to engage in sexual acts with a person he thought was a 15-year-old female. He also sent life photos of himself to an undercover investigator.

All suspects have been charged with online solicitation of a minor.

Texas Crime and Public Safety