Live Oak man charged with sexually assaulting teen he met on Tinder

Authorities say the 16-year-old victim was assaulted after connecting with the suspect on the dating app.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A 25-year-old man from Live Oak, Texas has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl he met through the dating app Tinder. The incident allegedly occurred after the two connected on the app and arranged to meet in person.

Why it matters

This case highlights the potential dangers of minors using adult-oriented dating apps, as well as the need for greater education and safeguards around online interactions between teenagers and older adults.

The details

According to police, the 25-year-old suspect, whose name has not been released, met the 16-year-old victim on Tinder and arranged to meet up. After meeting in person, the suspect is accused of sexually assaulting the underage girl. The suspect was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony.

  • The incident allegedly occurred on February 22, 2026.

The players

Live Oak man

A 25-year-old resident of Live Oak, Texas who has been accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl he met on the dating app Tinder.

16-year-old girl

The victim in this case, who allegedly met the suspect on Tinder and was sexually assaulted after arranging to meet him in person.

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What’s next

The suspect is being held on $75,000 bond and is awaiting trial on the sexual assault charges.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of parental supervision and education around the risks of minors using adult-oriented dating apps, as well as the need for dating platforms to implement stronger age verification and safety measures.