The museum issued a statement confirming it had recently become aware of serious allegations involving a former employee.
MANVEL, Texas — More than half a dozen arrests were made in a child exploitation sting.
Manvel police on Tuesday shared news of that multi-day operation with the Metro Internet Crimes Against Children task force, targeting men, who they say were “suspected of engaging in online predatory behavior involving minors.”
All those arrested face charges of online solicitation of a minor and other related criminal offenses.
Among those arrested is Louis Anthony “Tony” Salinas, the director of media production at the Children’s Museum Houston, where he worked for five years. He has been charged with online solicitation of a minor.
The museum issued a statement confirming it had recently become aware of serious allegations involving the former employee.
“The safety and well-being of the children and families we serve is our highest priority,” the museum said. “While this matter did not arise from activities conducted through our organization, we took immediate and appropriate action upon learning of the situation.”
In the interest of transparency, Salinas previously worked at KHOU 11 for nearly a decade in behind-the-scenes roles.
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