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Athens, Texas Mayor Monte Montgomery, 63, charged with soliciting child for sex and posts $300,000 bond
THE MAYOR of Athens, Texas has been charged with soliciting a minor online.
Mayor Monte Montgomery, 63, was booked into the Gregg County jail on Thursday.
Athens, Texas Mayor Monte Montgomery, 63, was booked into the Gregg County jail for soliciting a minor for sex and soon on Thursday.[/caption]
Mayor Montgomery posted a $300,000 surety bond and released the same day[/caption]
Prior to becoming mayor, the Athens-born Montgomery served on the city council and also runs a construction business[/caption]
He was formally charged with online solicitation of a minor sexual conduct, according to KETK.
Montgomery’s $300,000 surety with conditions was secured, the television station reported, citing to judicial records.
The leader of the city with a population of just over 12,000 was brought into custody by Longview Police Department officers.
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The Athens-born Montgomery became mayor after serving as a city council member and simultaneously running a construction business, according to KLTV.
The Sun has reached out to Athens City Manager’s office and the mayor’s office directly for comment.
