On August 10, 2021, at approximately 1 p.m., Mineral Wells Police responded to several calls at the Walmart, located at 600 FM 1821, regarding a male subject harassing customers and driving erratically around the parking lot. Officers responded and learned the subject was last seen driving a gray SUV-type vehicle, but was no longer on the scene. While investigating that call, police received a related call from a distraught mother who reported that same male had attempted to lure her minor daughters into his vehicle.
Officers changed locations to the victims’ residence, where they met with the two victims, ages 16 and 17. The victims reported they had been shopping and were exiting the store when they noticed a gray SUV following them through the parking lot. The victims said a white male, with a beard and wearing sunglasses, was driving the SUV and attempted to get victims to stop and talk to him. The victims ignored the man and continued toward their car. The victims described how the male raised his voice and began making several sexually inappropriate comments to them. At that point, the older sibling stopped and took a cell phone photo of the suspect. The suspect continued to reiterate his inappropriate, sexual remarks toward the victims including his intent to induce them into engaging in a sexual act. The victims were able to reach their vehicle and fled the scene.
As the active investigation of this incident progressed, detectives received several tips via social media regarding this incident which led to a positive identification of the suspect. Detectives obtained a warrant and officer arrested Kevin Michael Miller, 35, after locating him at an area motel. Miller is charged with Criminal Solicitation of Minor, a Third Degree Felony in the State of Texas.
Miller is currently held in the Palo Pinto County Jail. His bond has not been set as of this release.
Press release provided by Dean Sullivan, Chief of Police, Mineral Wells Police Department
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