Harris County authorities are searching for a 21-year-old man after a parent reported finding him inside their home with their teenage daughter on Thursday. Deputies with Precinct 4 identified the suspect as Makayden Jefferson and say he took off before patrol units could get there. Officials report that Jefferson is wanted on multiple counts of sexual assault of a child and are asking the public to help track him down.
What officials say
According to FOX 26 Houston, Harris County Precinct 4 posted on social media that deputies were called after a parent allegedly found their teenage daughter "engaging in sexual acts" with Jefferson. Officials say Jefferson left the scene before law enforcement arrived. The station reports that the constable's office released Jefferson's name and age and circulated a photo credited to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.
How to help
The constable's office is asking anyone with information about Jefferson's whereabouts to call Precinct 4 at 281-376-3472 or contact local law enforcement, according to a post by the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office. Authorities are reminding residents not to approach anyone who may be wanted and to pass tips through official channels instead.
What the charges mean
Texas law addresses sexual offenses against minors in Penal Code §22.011 and aggravated offenses in §22.021. Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree felony that can carry potential prison terms measured in decades and financial penalties, with higher minimum sentences in some situations, according to the Texas Penal Code. If charges are filed, prosecutors and the courts will determine the specific counts, as well as any bail or bond conditions.
Local context
Precinct 4 regularly uses its social media feeds to put out wanted notices and arrest updates, and those posts have helped officers track down suspects in past cases, including a Northwest Freeway traffic stop that led to the arrest of a fugitive, as previously reported. This story will be updated if booking records, an official statement, or additional case details are released.
