A 52-year-old Round Rock resident is behind bars after what police describe as a multi-victim child sex investigation that led to an April 1 arrest. Authorities say Rodney Vaughan Rhynes faces charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by sexual contact and is being held at the Williamson County Jail on a combined $1,000,000 bond. Federal and local law enforcement assisted in the arrest, and police say the probe is still active. No further details about victims or potential court dates have been released.
The Round Rock Police Department, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, has arrested 52-year-old Round Rock resident Rodney Vaughan Rhynes in connection with an ongoing investigation involving multiple victims.
— Round Rock Police (@roundrockpolice) April 4, 2026
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Arrest and Charges
According to the Round Rock Police Department, Rhynes was taken into custody in Round Rock on April 1 and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by sexual contact. The post notes that the arrest came with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force and that Rhynes is being held at the Williamson County Jail on a combined bond of $1,000,000. The department publicly thanked the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office for its assistance and said detectives are continuing to investigate.
Investigation and Local Context
The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes felony cases in the region and typically works with local law enforcement on complex, child-victim investigations. Its press releases document similar cases and coordination with police and federal partners, offering context for how these kinds of cases move from investigation toward prosecution. Williamson County District Attorney’s Office press materials outline the county's role in such cases.
How to Report Tips
According to the Round Rock Police Department, anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact Detective Roger Zamora at 512-595-2605 or [email protected]. Officials are also urging the public not to post identifying details about possible victims on social media while detectives continue their work.
Charges Under Texas Law
Aggravated sexual assault and indecency with a child are serious felony offenses under Texas law. Aggravated sexual assault is defined in Texas Penal Code §22.021, and indecency with a child by sexual contact appears in Texas Penal Code §21.11. Prosecutors will weigh the evidence and file charges that reflect the alleged conduct as the investigation proceeds.
Round Rock police say the investigation remains ongoing and that they will provide updates as new information becomes available. The department has not released victim identities, citing privacy protections for minors.
