Crime

Detectives seek other potential victims of sexual predator who targeted moms, kids through dating apps

By Annie Gimbel

March 30, 2022 / 9:24 AM CDT / CBS Texas

Epifanio Adolfo Jimenez Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

WILLIS, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — A sexual predator who targeted women with children through dating apps is now behind bars.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested Epifanio Adolfo Jimenez of Willis, Texas. He faces a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Police said after connecting online, Jimenez would ask potential victims to spend time with them and their children.

Epifanio used the alias of "Harley" for his dating app profile.

Investigators are seeking anyone who may have met with him, or allowed him contact with their children. Anyone who may have met with Epifanio under these circumstances is urged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 936-760-5800.

Annie Gimbel

Annie Gimbel is an Emmy-nominated digital journalist for CBS News Texas. She was previously a reporter for NBC 5, which launched a digital channel, both on-air and online exclusively using reports she produced, wrote, shot and edited. Her stories have been featured nationally on: CBS News, CBS Moneywatch, CNN, Drudge Report, Entertainment Tonight, ET News, and TMZ to name a few. She covers breaking news, often focusing on crime, aerospace & defense, and more.