CINCO RANCH, Texas \u2013 The incident unfolded Monday morning in the Canyon Gate neighborhood of Cinco Ranch, where a 70-year-old man is accused of trying to entice a junior high student into his truck as she walked to her bus stop.<\/p>\n
Fort Bend County Precinct 1 constables say the incident happened around 8:30 a.m. The suspect, Ronald Boucher, who lives in the same neighborhood as the girl, was arrested on a child enticement charge.<\/p>\n
KPRC 2 News reporter Corley Peel spoke with officials at the Precinct 1 Constable\u2019s office about the case and the community\u2019s reaction.<\/p>\n
Constables say Boucher approached the student in a white truck and asked if she needed a ride. The girl declined and continued walking, but Boucher returned and asked her again to get into his vehicle.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat second approach led us to believe it was more than just an innocent \u2018Can I help you get to school?\u2019\u201d said Chief Deputy John Hermann.<\/p>\n
The student immediately called her parent, who picked her up and took her safely to school. The incident was reported, and deputies quickly located Boucher\u2019s truck and arrested him.<\/p>\n
Some neighbors described Boucher as a well-known maintenance man in the area who often offers rides and help. However, constables confirmed the girl did not know him.<\/p>\n
When asked if there was any indication the encounter was accidental or a kind gesture, Deputy Hermann said, \u201cThe returning is what made us feel that there was probable cause to make an arrest.\u201d<\/p>\n
Katy ISD issued a reminder to parents to talk with their children about staying aware, avoiding strangers, limiting distractions, and walking with a buddy to bus stops.<\/p>\n
Deputies say there are no other reports involving Boucher, and the investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n
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