Austin police are circulating photos of a 23-year-old man they say was wanted on a felony warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child and is now in custody. The department identified him on a flyer as Bayron Ilias-Lagos and said he was arrested in Dallas on Thursday. The flyer also lists a warrant number and a physical description that puts him at 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 200 pounds.
What The Department Posted
In a public update on Facebook, the Austin Police Department shared a wanted-style flyer that names Bayron Ilias-Lagos, 23, and lists the warrant number as D1DC24302226. The post states that Dallas police arrested him on Thursday and includes the same photos that appear on the flyer. The department framed the post as part of its effort to get word out about the case and the underlying charge.
How To Report Tips
According to Capital Area Crime Stoppers, people who share information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 and can remain anonymous. Tipsters can call 512-472-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip through the organization’s online portal. Austin police also list 512-974-TIPS as a department tip line on their public pages for people who prefer to contact the agency directly.
What The Charge Means In Texas
Under Texas law, aggravated sexual assault is defined in Section 22.021 of the Penal Code and is treated as a serious felony offense. When the alleged victim is a child, the statute allows for enhanced penalties, which can include decades in prison along with other severe legal consequences, according to the state code. It is one of the more heavily punished crimes on the books in Texas.
Next Steps And Public Records
For now, the Facebook post serves as Austin police’s public update on the case, complete with the flyer, photos and warrant information. The next moves will come from the courts and from Dallas authorities, as filings and any formal charging decisions by prosecutors are recorded. Those records typically become public through court dockets and official releases from the agencies involved, which will outline how the case proceeds from here.
