For Immediate Release
March 31, 2021
UPDATE: MCTXSheriff Makes Arrest for Sexual Assault of Child
On March 22, 2021 the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit was requested to lead the investigation into the report of sexual assault of a child by a gymnastics coach at Maximum Athletics Gym located in Magnolia, Texas. The Special Victims Unit worked closely with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and Children’s Safe Harbor. Law enforcement agencies were also assisted by SafeSports, a nonprofit organization that investigates allegations of sexual misconduct within US Olympic and Paralympic sports.
As a result of the investigation, Neptali Narvaez was arrested at his home in Ft. Bend County on March 30, 2021 on two counts of sexual assault of a child with a $100,000 bond for each charge.
The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Gulf Coast Violent Offender Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in apprehending the suspect, as well as the owner and management of Maximum Athletics for their continued assistance throughout this investigation.
This remains an ongoing investigation and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have information about Neptali Narvaez to contact 936-760-5800 and refer to case 21A082758. You can also contact the Multi-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-STOP [7867] to remain completely anonymous.
Information Source
Specialist Steve Squier
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Administrative Services Division
ORIGINAL Release
March 23, 2021
MCTXSheriff Investigates Sexual Assault of a Juvenile
On Friday March 19, 2021 the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting possible Sexual Assault with a Juvenile at the Maximum Athletics gymnasium located at 28519 Sweetgum Road, Magnolia, Texas, 77354. Upon arrival, Deputies were advised by the owner that students had made an outcry to him that they believed something improper was happening with another 15 year old student and an adult instructor. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office immediately initiated an investigation, and it is currently assigned to the Special Victim’s Unit, who is specifically trained for investigations of this nature.
This is an ongoing investigation, and the names of the individuals involved cannot be released until Detectives determine if charges will be filed. The identity of the juvenile(s) involved cannot be released as a matter of state law. We have no further details that can be shared at this time.
If you have any information about this or related incidents, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 936-760-5800 and refer to case number 21A082758. You can also contact Multi-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-STOP [7867] to remain completely anonymous.
Information Source
Specialist Steve Squier
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Administrative Services Division