RUSK COUNTY, Texas — An East Texas man is behind bars for child sexual assault after being caught with a minor in his vehicle.
According to the Rusk County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday, Oct. 28, deputies spotted a suspicious vehicle sitting in a church parking lot near the Pirtle Community.
Deputies then found Aaron Ables, 20, of Hughes Springs, and a minor in the back seat of his vehicle.
Officials say evidence found during the investigation led to Ables arrested and booked into the Rusk County Jail for sexual assault of a child. His bond was set at $60,000.
"This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional details can be released at this time," the RCSO said "The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office will continue proactive efforts in the community to ensure the safety of the people we proudly serve.