Fort Worth police have arrested and charged barber Hugo Jimenez Rodriguez in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child at Salon Hugo, his business at 4075 East Lancaster Avenue. Investigators say the alleged assault occurred Friday, September 4, 2026, and police are investigating whether there may be additional victims.
According to CBS News, the Fort Worth Police Department announced the arrest of Jimenez Rodriguez this week, confirming both the date of the alleged assault and the exact commercial address where it took place. He now faces two felony counts: sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by contact.
Police are asking anyone with information about the case or possible additional victims to contact detectives. CBS News reported that investigators are particularly seeking information from Spanish-speaking youth and families.
Detectives Seek Help From Spanish-Speaking Families
How to Report Suspected Abuse
For an official child-abuse report separate from the case-specific police tip line, suspected abuse can be reported 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 1-800-252-5400 or through the secure website of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. That channel is for reporting suspected abuse to the state agency, while Detective Lopez’s number is intended for information related to this investigation. The Texas Abuse Hotline advises people to call 911 or local law enforcement immediately if the situation is an emergency or life-threatening…