https://www.facebook.com/guadalupecountysheriffHuman Trafficking Arrest & Stolen Property Recovery – 400 Block of Lower Seguin Road, Marion

On March 19, 2026, Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office CID investigators executed a search warrant in the 400 block of Lower Seguin Road in Marion, Texas. This action is part of an ongoing human trafficking investigation.
Arrested were:
Ronald Story, 62, of Marion, Texas – for sɛҳuąƖ Assault of a Child and Solicitation of Prostitution of a Person Under the Age of 18.
Martin Gonzales, 55, of Marion, Texas – for sɛҳuąƖ Assault of a Child and Continuous Trafficking of Persons Under 18.During the search, investigators recovered stolen property including:
A stolen Kubota skid steer
A stolen Polaris Ranger UTV
Two semiautomatic handguns
Statement from Sheriff Joshua Ray:
“This investigation and subsequent arrest are due in large part to the tenacious and exemplary work of the GCSO Criminal Investigations Bureau. This case is a stark reminder that evil exists in our communities and underscores the urgent need to properly fund, support, and equip professional and elite law enforcement services. The men and women of the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office confront this reality every day and remain unwavering in our commitment to identify, pursue, and bring offenders to justice. We will continue our proactive efforts to confront and eradicate this evil in and beyond Guadalupe County. We hope this arrest brings some measure of comfort to the victim and their family, who remain in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that God brings them comfort and peace as they recover from this horrific tragedy.”
Additional charges or arrests may be forthcoming if appropriate, as the investigation continues.
If you have any information related to this case, contact Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office at (830) 379-1224.