Illinois Man Arrested After Montgomery County ICAC Investigation

WILLIS, TX -- On November 19, 2025, Sgt. Jerry Serratt of the Montgomery County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office who is attached to the Montgomery County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, was conducting a proactive investigation on a social media platform. During this operation, Sgt. Serratt engaged with an adult male from Illinois who began sending inappropriate photos of his infant son.

Recognizing the immediate threat to a live victim, emergency orders were issued to identify the suspect. An arrest warrant for Promotion of Child Pornography was swiftly obtained from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office for Roy Flatt from Illinois. The local FBI office in Illinois and local law enforcement were notified and coordinated to apprehend the suspect.

On November 20, 2025, the suspect was located and taken into custody. The FBI is now interested in pursuing federal charges, and Child Protective Services in Illinois is actively investigating this case.

Constable Cash is proud of the work of every agency involved, stating, “The dedication and teamwork of our ICAC Task Force make it possible to keep all children safe.” The Montgomery County ICAC Task Force, which includes Montgomery County Constable’s Office Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 along with the Texas Department of Public Safety, operates as a unified and collaborative effort. This partnership ensures a coordinated and effective response to online crimes against children.

Constable Cash commends Sergeant Serratt, who has been a dedicated member of the Montgomery County ICAC Task Force since 2013 and is nationally recognized as an expert in his field. During his tenure, Sgt. Serratt has arrested over 300 individuals, filed more than 1,100 felony charges in ICAC-related cases, and serves as an instructor for several organizations, traveling nationwide to teach Under Cover chat classes to new ICAC investigators to assist them in capturing these predators. In the past 12 months alone, Sgt. Serratt has initiated over 30 proactive cases resulting in numerous arrests, arrested 7 convicted sex offenders, and saved 8 children across Texas and the United States.

This case underscores the critical work of ICAC investigators and the importance of proactive efforts to protect children online.