Wharton man accused of sexual assault involving juveniles, possessing child porn, police say

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WHARTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The Wharton Police Department says a 61-year-old man is behind bars on sexual assault charges involving juvenile victims.

According to investigators, Daniel Webster is at the Wharton County Jail on three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and one count of possession of child pornography.

Police said they were first notified of the allegations against Webster in April.

Later, officers said they conducted a search warrant of his home and arrested him.

Wharton PD said Webster is being held without bond on all charges, adding that he may face more charges as the investigation continues.

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