Houston police are looking for a 68-year-old man accused of indecent acts on a child on February 6 in southwest Houston. The incident happened in the 4800 block of Raven Ridge Drive, near the Sam Houston Tollway and South Post Oak Road. Police say the suspect exposed himself and made sexual contact with the child before leaving. A wanted flyer has been shared, and Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest.
According to Crime Stoppers of Houston, the suspect has been identified as Danny Boy Turner, wanted for Indecency With a Child. The case numbers are 261090-25/1941233/1941234. Authorities say Turner exposed himself and made sexual contact with the child. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for tips that lead to his arrest.
As reported by FOX 26 Houston, Turner is described as a Black man about 5 feet 10 inches tall and 190 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Authorities say his current whereabouts are unknown. The station aired the Crime Stoppers flyer featuring his photo and echoed the request for anyone who recognizes him to contact investigators.
What the charge means
In Texas, indecency with a child involves either sexual contact with someone under 17 or exposing genitals to a child. Sexual contact can be charged as a second-degree felony, while exposure can be charged as a third-degree felony. Conviction may lead to prison time, fines, and mandatory registration as a sex offender under Texas Penal Code §21.11, as summarized by Justia. The specific classification and penalties in this case would depend on how prosecutors choose to charge it and the evidence presented in court.
How to report tips
Crime Stoppers of Houston says anyone with information on Turner's location should call 713-222-TIPS (8477), use the Crime Stoppers mobile app or submit an anonymous tip online. The organization notes that only tips submitted directly to Crime Stoppers are eligible for the reward, which can be up to $5,000 if the information leads to his arrest. Officials are urging the public not to approach Turner and to call 911 if they believe they have spotted him.
The Houston Police Department's Special Victims Division is listed as the investigating agency on the Crime Stoppers bulletin, and local detectives typically handle cases of this nature, FOX 26 Houston reports. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers or HPD and to leave the actual apprehension to law enforcement.
