Horizon City Police and FBI Arrest Man at Fort Bliss Gate

Arrest Made in Horizon City Case on December 5, 2025

Horizon City Police in Texas and the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested 29-year-old Roman Morales on Friday, December 5, 2025. Authorities took Morales into custody at Fort Bliss' Cassidy Gate.

Location and Agencies Involved

The arrest occurred at the Cassidy Gate entrance to Fort Bliss. Horizon City detectives, agents from the FBI, and personnel from the Fort Bliss Criminal Investigations Division participated in taking Morales into custody. The case involves law enforcement activity centered on Horizon City, Texas, and the nearby military installation at Fort Bliss.

Charges Filed Against the Suspect

Authorities charged Morales with two counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of possession of child sexual assault material. Following his arrest, officials booked him into jail under a bond set at $150,000.

Basis for the Investigation

According to a police spokesperson, the arrest followed a joint investigation involving the agencies. The investigation began after investigators found images of child pornography on Morales’s cellular device. The spokesperson described the images as disturbing in the statement.

Execution of Search Warrant and Evidence Found

Investigators obtained and executed a search warrant in connection with the case. The police spokesperson stated that the search revealed additional videos and images of illegal material. These materials were described as further child sexual assault content and related illegal imagery.

Current Status of the Case

As of the time reported, Morales remains charged with the four counts related to possession of child pornography and child sexual assault material. He is being held on a $150,000 bond following his booking into jail. Authorities have not released additional details about the ongoing investigation in Horizon City and at Fort Bliss.