Potter County Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges

63-year-old David Houlette faces charges of possessing over 50 visual depictions of child pornography.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:55pm

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A Potter County Grand Jury has indicted 63-year-old David Houlette on charges of Possession of Child Pornography Greater than 50 Visual Depictions. Houlette was arrested in February 2026 after allegedly admitting to investigators that he possessed the illegal images, which were discovered in November 2025.

Why it matters

The possession and distribution of child pornography is a serious crime that exploits and traumatizes vulnerable minors. This indictment highlights law enforcement's ongoing efforts to identify and prosecute those involved in these heinous acts.

The details

According to court documents, the Potter County Grand Jury indicted David Houlette on March 12, 2026 for allegedly possessing more than 50 visual depictions of child pornography. Houlette was arrested in February after reportedly admitting to investigators that he had the illegal images, which were discovered in November 2025.

  • Houlette was arrested in February 2026.
  • The alleged crimes were discovered in November 2025.
  • Houlette was indicted by the Potter County Grand Jury on March 12, 2026.

The players

David Houlette

A 63-year-old man from Potter County, Texas who was indicted on charges of possessing over 50 visual depictions of child pornography.

Potter County Grand Jury

The grand jury that indicted David Houlette on the child pornography charges.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant Houlette bail at a hearing scheduled for next week.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of vigilant law enforcement and prosecution of those who engage in the exploitation of minors through child pornography, in order to protect vulnerable members of the community.