A founding pastor of an Arlington-based non-denominational church is behind bars on a second-degree felony charge of Indecency with a Child—Sexual Contact, an incident that happened nearly two decades ago.
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Irving Police apprehended Troyce Hernandez, 50, of Kennedale, also known as “Troy Hernandez.” Hernandez was booked into the Irving Jail and transferred to the Dallas County Jail on Thursday morning.
The Charges and Legal Standing
According to court records, Judge Isabel Cruz placed Hernandez’s felony bond at $25,000 (Warrant #F2632842). He posted bond and was released pending a court hearing. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case and cannot speak further.
The Irving Police Department confirmed that the investigation into Hernandez is based on an incident that occurred in 2008. While detectives do not believe there are any other victims, they noted that the investigation is ongoing…