Timothy Jerome Alcala of Conroe, Texas, was arrested on August 22, 2014, on ten counts of Promotion and Possession of Child Pornography, 2nd degree felonies, by the Montgomery County Internet Crimes Against Children Division (ICAC). Alcala is being held on a $1 million dollar bond ($100,000 for each felony count).
In early August, a District Attorney Investigator was provided information that Alcala, who was employed by the Montgomery County Library System, was using various Facebook accounts to harass and threaten minor children into sending him nude photographs. During the investigation, officers learned that from about 2010 to present date Alcala had contacted hundreds of victims throughout the United States and around the world in an attempt to get these photos. Many of the child victims identified lived in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and even Australia.
On August 22, 2014, the Montgomery County ICAC Task Force (which includes the District Attorney’s Office, the Conroe Police Department, Constables Offices Precinct 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security) executed a search warrant at Alcala’s residence. After examining the computers collected during this search warrant, investigators found that multiple “alias” Facebook accounts had been set up by Alcala. Upon review of the Facebook accounts, investigators identified the threatening and coercive techniques that Alcala was using to intimidate these children, including threats of death and suicide.
Montgomery County District Attorney ICAC Investigator Nikki Neeley is encouraging anyone with information concerning this case to contact her at 936-760-6910. Alcala’s Facebook aliases include the names: Steven Wilson, Scott Williams, Vince Evans, Beth Dahl, Amber Dahl, and Nick Wallace. During the investigation, officers learned that Alcala was currently employed with the Montgomery County Library and would deliver books to the libraries around Montgomery County.
Jerilyn Williams (Library Director): “Former employee Timothy Alcala worked as the Courier Van Driver. The position is responsible for transporting materials and supplies to the various library locations and depositing the tubs in staff work areas. There are no public-service responsibilities associated with the position and, in particular, no job duties that would have taken the driver into youth-services areas. No County-owned computer equipment was ever assigned to this employee and any use of a computer took place on his personal time.”
Cindy Pulcher (ICAC Chief Prosecutor): “The District Attorney Brett Ligon and ICAC Task Force will continue to aggressively pursue any individual that desires to use the Internet to victimize our children. In Montgomery County, if you seek to prey on children, no matter what electronic technique or social media device you hide behind, you will be found and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
Warren Diepraam (Specialized Prosecution Bureau Chief): “This case also demonstrates why parents and guardians must stay involved in their child’s use of the Internet. Because of the rising numbers of individuals that seek to exploit and take advantage of children, we must educate our kids on the dangers of interacting with complete strangers on social media websites and the Internet.”
ALL SUSPECTS ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT IN A COURT OF LAW UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
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