Man Registered as a Sex Offender Arrested in Harlingen
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A registered sex offender, Lino C. Oliva, was arrested in Harlingen, facing multiple charges including sexual assault of a minor. The investigation began on March 20, 2026, when detectives identified Oliva as a suspect in a sexual assault case. On May 5, 2026, during a compliance check, it was discovered that Oliva had failed to report his job termination, prompting an arrest warrant. Authorities found he had been communicating with a minor on social media and admitted to picking her up on two occasions. Oliva is charged with failure to register as a sex offender, second-degree felony sexual conduct with a minor, and second-degree felony sexual assault of a minor, with bail set at $50,000 and $75,000 for the latter two charges. The Harlingen Police Department urges anyone with information to contact them or Harlingen Area Crime Stoppers.
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