Dragenrider makes a great point.

It's funny how parents send their daughters into public wearing underwear, euphemistically refer to it as a bathing suit, then stand there with mouths agape when cause-and-effect occurs. The photographer's a pervert, yes. But the parents are undiscerning and woefully naive. It's a mad culture, that's for sure.

BUT no one was kidnapped, murdered, or raped and everyone is totally overreacting. Has no one ever heard of a little term called reasonable expectation of privacy? These people at a PUBLIC swimming pool did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy. I am starting to agree with my husband: I thank God I am not a man in today's society, where it's almost to the point simply looking at a woman or child can get you imprisoned. I, too am left to wonder where the line ends between creepy behavior and criminal behavior.

Mattfeley- It is a race/ethnic (depending on how you look at it) and was not a label. Even if it did not say he was hispanic I would have assumed because of his last name. It was not an insult unless you make it that way. If his name was Fitzgeralds I would think Irish. Wouldn't bother me and I am Irish. I am proud to be. I would be more appaulled at someone disgracing my heritage with such an act rather than be upset with someone who stated fact.

justamom--- the article may have said that he was hispanic but it could have just as well been an anglo or an african american. it was already clearly stated that the male was hispanic so there was no need for your uncalled labeling. the fact is that this is a criminal offense so that should be the main focus on this matter no matter what the race.

Zorro,"where creepy behavior ends & criminal behavior begins"? Creepy behavior is this old man taking pics of 19 yr old girls.....criminal behavior is this old man taking pictures of 11 yr old girls. If he did do what he is accused of, it is a crime/criminal behavior. Do you think he should have to actually have physical involvement with these kids for it to be a crime? Do you think this man has the right to take photos that focus on "certain parts", or any part for that matter, of someone elses child? Do you know what his intent is with these pics, are they just for his pleasure, is he planning on selling/sharing them with his buddies, is he planning on posting them online? Regardless, if he did what he is accused of, he has some issues that are best handled with him off the streets.

Salem, Massachusetts circa 1692.

I hope this guy never is allowed to be around children again...I know its almost virtually impossible for that to happen, but still...Its scary knowing that our kids aren't even safe in a supervised enviroment...

I'll give an AMEN to that victorianbybirth....Let's not wait until someone actually commits the "Physical Offense".

Good post VBB, I agree.

I've kept my mouth shut on this one, but when people start blaming the children who were swimming at the pool for their pictures being snapped, I had to open it. When I go swimming, I wear a bathing suit, not a burka, or pants & a sweater or a prairie dress. When my child goes swimming, she too wears a bathing suit. That does not give anyone the green light to take pictures of or approach her inappropriately. If these were adults being photographed, most likely I wouldn't care...they are adults, they can take care of themselves. Blaming these kids for this mans behavior is akin to blaming the rape victim for her attire. I guess you people would be happier with this arrest had he actually taken his behavior a step further & ruined some kids life. Kids need to be able to be kids. They should be able to go swimming, play in their yard, ride their bikes, etc without having to worry about being kidnapped, raped, murdered. It is very sad that people would openly defend this mans behavior instead of defending the kids right to have fun & be safe at a public swimming pool.

I want my ex-wife arrested for the Polaroid pictures of me she has.

Because: “It's about the nature of what the pictures are being used for."

Sometimes it's better to quote Jethro Tull or Pink Floyd...but you're right..Good day

1,2,3,....10...I'm done, Thanks!!

If the story is a true account, and the charges are a good legal arrest, it leave's me wondering where creepy behavior ends and criminal behavior begins.

Don't get them feathers ruffled ...This is just a conversation...

Your statement, not mine...

If it was my daughter this happened to, we would be reading about this guy in the Obits...

I don't want to see the pic.. And you do??? I'll leave that to the law....

Read the side caption on the Texas Penal Code... Read what officer Ellis said about the contents of the pics and then read your response. It does not matter how many pics were taken. It is about the content. And your reply is to let him go if there is only one pic?
I stand by my statemant, "Ignorance is bliss"
If this guy did what they said then dig a hole and bury him...IMO And yes, I know you have an opinion too...

"Ignorance is bliss"

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I thought I saw somewhere that Cuero schools were going to fine students $15 for sending nude pics on their cell phones at school this year. I can't remember what the second offense for sending nude pics was, but it sounded minor when I heard it. Now if sending nude pics is worth a $15 fine, why is this guy in jail for taking pictures of people in public at the community swimming pool?

Ummm, someone did see him taking pictures. Thats how he was caught.

I seem to have riled some nerves. Don't yell at me, 55 and older are considered seniors by government definition. If you don't like it, petition your Congressmen to raise the age for the various tax breaks and entitlement benefits that you can start getting at 55.

And no, 12 IS NOT the new 18. 12 yr/olds are just as physically and emotionally mature as 12 yr/olds were in your/our childhood. If anything, less mature in regards to responsibility.

The "if the guy was white it would be no big deal" comment is utter bullshi+. Ever go to the DPS sex offender website? No racial preference there. Please stop making false accusations for the sole purpose of slamming small communities.

BigJ if I could understand your comment then I would answer it. I have 3 in my inbox. Plus countless comments directed at me instead of the topic. I am not a victim, I am annoyed with you.
Dragenrider- Very good point. I agree totally. The only age mentioned was 11. I would not allow my child to wear a bikini at 11 nor would I leave them alone at a public swimming pool. Where was the life guard? Where were the parents? How come someone didn't see him taking pictures?

WATCH THIS GUY SAY he's an architect who was taking pictures of the pool layout and the girls got in the way every time he took a picture!
---------------NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--------------

My first thought was, why were the parents allowing their young daughters to were bikini's anyway? We really need to be more careful about what is worn in public. These girls were out there for everyone to see. I'm not saying that the man was right to be photographing them, but why weren't they dressed more modestly to start with??

JohnnyH..
55 is a senior? How come I don't get the discount?
Picks of his colon,...nowadays better ask if that bothers him.

Big J is practically a stalker, a troll???
No, just a supporter of a community organizer progressive liberal. That's how they operate.

I await my next email.
Then I get to launch the fire by battery.

Onewhoshappy, I got a chuckle out of your comment. However, you have not been dealing with this guy practically stalking you online and sending awful emails to you. Or constantly following you around and leaving comments directed at me instead of what the article is about. Although your remark is cute, consider there may be other factors you know nothing about.

For the ones playing the race card on me his name is FELIX ARGUELLEZ. Hello? Last time I checked that was a hispanic/mexican last name so chill with the race thing it is getting old.

Young ladies always take pictures of me on the beach.

1) a 55 yr old is called a senior, not middle-aged.

2) were any of the pics stuck together?

3) speechfree, I catch some pervert taking unsolicited close-up pics of little girls in bikinis in my town, he's going to end up with pics of his colon.

justamom...it doesn't make any difference if the 55 y/o was a hispanic or not. No MAN should be taking pictures of any little girls

Sounds like Salem, Massachusetts around 1692.

I am glad he is off the streets and away from our children. Funny how the ones without children are so quick to call it innocent. A 55 year old hispanic man should not have pictures of young girls. It said he had an 8x10 of a young lady? Thats nasty. Besides if you want to call him or yourself a "photographer" then be professional and get permission forms signed. Go through the proper channels and you won't cause suspicion.

BigJ thanks,
But I bet dollars to donuts that if everyone's camera with zoom lenses was checked after a football game a few tasteless pics of cheerleaders would be located. If we are in public and of decent dress random pics are far from peep hole pictures taken into hotel rooms or hidden cameras in dressing areas and the like.

I hate small town folks and their stupidity and paranoia. They make medicine for that.My God if he wants obscene pictures there are tons of free ones all over the Internet. I was "caught" at the super HEB by some pathetic manager type asking me why I was taking pics of an item. I thought I should say I am a spie from some Mart store here to steal all of their secrets or maybe checking with the old lady I was getting the right item I was sent to fetch. Please people you ain't that interesting nor that important. Grow up.

there's a man in Victoria that I've seen on more than one occasion taking pictures of the girls on the tennis courts at Howell Middle school. I suspect he is a pedophile!

I have mixed feeling about this event. I do not know Felix Arguellez and I have not seen any of the photos. Without any prior knowledge it is difficult to judge this event as a leach or an amatuer photograher not being very smart. I do feel that Mr. Feliz Arguellez should have sought out permission to take the pictures if they were to be used for possible publishing or as part of an amatuer photography hobby. When I lived in Calif., people took pictures of individuals on the beach all the time, many were seeking models for teenage magazines, other were members of local amatuer photography clubs, and then there are just tourist. It is often difficult to written releases for everyone photographed, especially if they are in a crowd or moving. I doubt even news networks get permission of everyone in photos taken during spring breaks, concerts, pool parties, and etc. And I believe almost everyone female and male both have been fooled more than once that a young female was years younger than she appeared to be. I am aware of Christopher Cushak and Yordonka Windlinger's works of photography that have are not been accepted in the United States.

I hope they checked his computer.