From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Grace Marocco · · 1m 20s
Fort Worth barber arrested for child sexual assault
Police arrested a barbershop owner on child assault charges and suspect more victims may come forward.
In brief
Police arrested a barbershop owner on child assault charges and suspect more victims may come forward. A Fort Worth barbershop owner faces serious charges for allegedly assaulting a child, and authorities believe there may be additional victims. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Barbershop owner arrested on assault charges
Hugo Jimenez Rodriguez, owner of Salon Hugo in Fort Worth, was arrested Wednesday and charged with sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by contact.
Incident occurred September 4
The alleged assault happened on Friday, September 4, at Salon Hugo located at 4075 East Lancaster Avenue in Fort Worth. The child's family reported the incident to authorities.
Bond set at $200,000
Rodriguez's bond has been set at $200,000 as he faces the charges. Police did not release details about the alleged incident or the victim.
Police suspect more victims exist
Investigators believe there may be additional victims, particularly Spanish-speaking children. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Lopez at 682-382-1509.
Regular customer expresses shock
Leo Martinez, who has taken his family to the barbershop for 20 years, says he frequently saw children there. He expressed surprise at the arrest but supports the investigation if allegations are true.
“He used to cut my hair as a kid.”
What matters most
A Fort Worth barbershop owner faces serious charges for allegedly assaulting a child, and authorities believe there may be additional victims.
