A 21-year-old former nanny in Montgomery County is facing a serious felony charge after detectives say multiple complaints, including one from a child, led to his arrest on Thursday. Investigators are now publicly asking whether there are more victims who have not yet come forward.
What Investigators Say
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as 21-year-old Evan Moore. Deputies say he was arrested on a charge of indecency with a child after detectives received several allegations involving his work with families in the area. Moore has spent the past few years working as both a nanny and a babysitter in the county and was taken into custody during a child abuse investigation, according to FOX 26 Houston.
Charges And Legal Context
Under Texas law, “indecency with a child” can involve either sexual contact with someone younger than 17 or certain types of exposure. Offenses that involve sexual contact are classified as second-degree felonies, while indecent exposure to a child can be charged as a third-degree felony.
According to the Texas Penal Code, those felony levels carry potential prison time that can span multiple years and may also trigger sex offender registration requirements. The statute spelling out the offense is found in Texas Penal Code §21.11, and the rules for registration appear in Ch. 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
How Investigators Are Asking For Help
The Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit is urging anyone who might have information about Moore or any other potential victims to contact detectives. The unit can be reached at 936-760-5876. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can call Multi-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-STOP.
Those phone numbers were included in the sheriff’s public announcement and shared in local coverage of the case, including the report from FOX 26 Houston, which also published the booking photo released by the Sheriff’s Office.
What Parents Should Know
An arrest is not a conviction. The charge against Moore is an allegation, and he is presumed innocent unless and until he is found guilty in court.
Parents who hire nannies, babysitters, or other childcare providers are encouraged to check references, meet candidates in person, and consider official background checks when possible. Local law enforcement agencies can explain how to report concerns and what typically happens during a child abuse investigation.
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 911. If the situation is not urgent but you have information that could assist investigators in this case, the Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit and Multi-County Crime Stoppers lines listed above are the next step.
