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Texas Woman, 26, Charged With Soliciting Minor After Alleged Nude Images Sent to 12-Year-Old

The sheriff’s office says it will refer the case to federal authorities over questions about her immigration status.

Overview

  • The boy’s parents reported explicit messages to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, prompting an investigation.
  • Deputies allege Susanna Mendoza sent nude images and vulgar texts to try to entice a 12-year-old boy, who is now 13.
  • Mendoza was arrested around 4:26 p.m. on Nov. 13 and booked into the Jasper County Jail on a felony solicitation charge.
  • JCSO says it believes she may be in the U.S. illegally due to an alleged threat to flee the country.
  • The outlet reports no immediate comment from JCSO or ICE, and notes DHS recently announced a separate Florida operation targeting noncitizen sex offenders.