Church and Youth Group Volunteer Arrested on Decades-Old Child Indecency Charges in Texas

Allegations Spanning Decades Surface in Montgomery County

On May 8, 2026, deputies were dispatched to the 18000 block of Cooper Road in Conroe, Texas, regarding a report of indecency with a child. Upon arrival, three adult females came forward and disclosed allegations of sexual abuse spanning several years, dating back to the 1990s. What began as a single call to law enforcement quickly unraveled into a wide-ranging investigation with roots stretching back more than three decades.

Leland Fleming, 65, was arrested and extradited to Montgomery County, Texas, on charges of indecency with a child after allegations surfaced involving his work with local religious ministries and youth groups. He faces two counts of indecency with a child. The case has drawn significant attention from the community given the nature of the organizations Fleming was reportedly connected to.

Deep Ties to Youth and Religious Organizations

Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit launched an extensive investigation and determined that Fleming had been involved in various religious ministries throughout Montgomery County. He also worked with children's choirs and homeschool groups during his time in the area. These were settings where adults in positions of trust had regular, unsupervised access to children — exactly the kind of environment predators can exploit.

Fleming is charged with two counts of indecency with a child for incidents that spanned several years in the 1990s. The sheriff's office said that a report made in early May by three women disclosed allegations that prompted an extensive investigation by the department's Special Victims Unit. The fact that three women came forward together suggests the alleged abuse was not isolated, and investigators are treating the case accordingly.

Tracked Down Across State Lines

On May 28, 2026, an arrest warrant was issued for indecency with a child. Investigators located Fleming in Madison County, Arkansas, where he was taken into custody with the assistance of local authorities. On June 25, 2026, Fleming was extradited to Montgomery County. The multi-state effort underscores how seriously investigators pursued the case once the warrant was issued.

According to the sheriff's office, Fleming is being held in jail with no bond. That decision reflects the severity of the charges and the potential flight risk, given that Fleming had already relocated out of Texas by the time investigators sought his arrest.

Authorities Urge Anyone With Information to Come Forward

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to contact investigators as they continue probing allegations of sexual abuse involving a man authorities say had ties to multiple religious ministries in Montgomery County and worked with youth-related groups. Given the span of time involved — allegations reaching back to the 1990s — there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.

The case remains active. Because of Fleming's reported involvement with youth-related organizations, the Sheriff's Office urged anyone with relevant information to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 936-538-5900 and reference case number 26A156874. Cases like this are a reminder that abuse hidden within trusted community institutions can remain buried for years before survivors find the courage to speak. Each person who comes forward not only advances the investigation — they may give others the strength to do the same.