Odem ISD Bus Assault Leads to Arrest, More Charges Possible
San Patricio County Sheriff’s Department
SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, TEXAS (News Release) - An investigation is ongoing after a juvenile Odem ISD student was assaulted by another student on a school bus in December, according to the San Patricio County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred on December 9, 2025, while the school bus was returning from a basketball game in Hebbronville. Authorities said the sheriff’s office was notified of the alleged assault on December 12, prompting an investigation.
Investigators interviewed the juvenile victim and multiple witnesses and collected evidence related to the case. As a result of the investigation, a warrant was issued for Christopher Jacob Soto, 18.
Soto was arrested Sunday and charged with Indecency with a Child, a second-degree felony. His bond was set at $75,000 by a magistrate.
Sheriff’s officials said the case remains under active investigation, and additional arrests are possible pending further review of statements and evidence by the San Patricio County District Attorney’s Office.
