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Fort Worth barber arrested on child assault charges
A barbershop owner faces sexual assault allegations involving a child, with police investigating possible additional victims.
In brief
A barbershop owner faces sexual assault allegations involving a child, with police investigating possible additional victims. Hugo Jimenez Rodriguez, owner of Salon Hugo in Fort Worth, was arrested on September 23, 2026 for alleged child sexual assault and indecency with a child, with police believing there may be…
Barbershop owner arrested
Hugo Jimenez Rodriguez, owner of Salon Hugo in Fort Worth, was arrested on child sexual assault and indecency charges following an investigation by the Fort Worth Police Department's Crimes Against Children Unit.
Alleged incident at barbershop
The alleged incident occurred on September 4 at Salon Hugo, located at 4075 East Lancaster Avenue. The child's family reported the incident to police.
Bond set at $200,000
Rodriguez faces charges of sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by contact. His bond was set at $200,000.
Police seek additional victims
Investigators believe there may be additional victims, particularly among Spanish-speaking adolescents. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Lopez at 682-382-1509.
Long-time customer expresses shock
Leo Martinez told Fox 4 that his family had their hair cut by Rodriguez for about 20 years and frequently saw children at the barbershop. Martinez said he was surprised but supports the investigation if allegations are substantiated.
What matters most
Hugo Jimenez Rodriguez, owner of Salon Hugo in Fort Worth, was arrested on September 23, 2026 for alleged child sexual assault and indecency with a child, with police believing there may be more victims.
