A Montgomery County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used a rideshare encounter to contact and allegedly solicit minors.
Montgomery County Uber driver arrested, accused of soliciting minors he met during rides Houston classmate and soccer co-captain deported after months in immigration custody, school community saysFleet week is here! Here’s what we expect– A Montgomery County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used a rideshare encounter to contact and allegedly solicit minors.
According to the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office, Josiah Carroll, 27, was arrested following an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.Montgomery County authorities say the case began in April 2026, when investigators received a complaint alleging that an Uber driver had sent sexually explicit images to an underage minor. Investigators determined that the suspect exchanged personal contact information with the minor during a rideshare trip.Based on the evidence, an arrest warrant was obtained, and Carroll was taken into custody by Precinct 1 deputies.A detective with the Magnolia Police Department — also assigned to the Montgomery County ICAC Task Force — had received a separate complaint from another parent involving a similar incident with the same driver.He lists several other job positions and accomplishments, including reported involvement in a project aimed at “leading fight against multi-billion-dollar development in Kingwood.” Although Carroll does not directly identify what organization he was involved in, the listed date and subject matter seem to be referencing an online initiative called “Keep Kingwood ‘The Livable Forest,’” aimed at restoring wildlife and reducing flooding in the northeast Houston-area suburb. KPRC 2 uncovered a Facebook post from the account, referencing the KPRC 2 interview in March of 2019. The person behind the post has not been confirmed to be Carroll, but is signed with the initials “J.C.”Investigators believe there could be additional victims and are urging anyone who may have had contact with Carroll — whether through rideshare services, social media, or other means — to come forward. Precinct 1 Constable Cash and Magnolia Police Chief Montgomery are also reminding parents to exercise caution when allowing minors to use rideshare apps and to have conversations about online safety and the risks posed by predators. Anyone with information related to this case or potential child exploitation is encouraged to contact the Montgomery County District Attorney’s ICAC Division at 936-539-7800 or reach out to Crime Stoppers.Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He earned his BA from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023. Michael is a credentialed media member for the Houston Rockets.Houston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save bigFormer Goose Creek CISD high school counselor wanted for alleged sexual relationship with studentParada de tráfico termina en muerte en el norte de Houston.Gunman waves weapon at homes during attempted theft of Ford Raptor in Braeswood neighborhood$20K bond set for teacher accused of staging hoaxAnthony Yanez at the National Tropical Weather ConferenceAnybody else obsessed with Artemis II right now?Parents react after lockdown situation causes panic at Splendora High SchoolWines with these labels are good in your glass but, better for the planet🌱🍷
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