San Antonio, TX, July 29, 2026 —

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Alonzo Arce Jr. was arrested in San Antonio on charges of online solicitation of a minor, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest followed an undercover operation conducted by the sheriff’s office.

Arce faces two counts related to the alleged offenses. Authorities stated that Arce is accused of engaging in grooming behavior and making sexually suggestive comments. These alleged actions were directed toward an undercover agent who was posing as a minor during the operation.

Further details regarding the timeline of the undercover operation or the specific dates of the alleged interactions were not immediately available. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has not released additional information concerning the investigation at this time.

The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat online exploitation and protect minors. Online solicitation involves attempting to entice or communicate with a minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity. Grooming is a pattern of predatory behavior used by offenders to build trust and emotional connection with a child to lower their defenses and facilitate abuse.

Information on whether Arce has retained legal counsel or the status of his court proceedings was not provided in the initial report. The investigation remains active.


Story summarized from the original created by Sonia DeHaro on www.ksat.com, see more information here.

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