Alamo police: Man charged with indecent exposure now faces assault charge

ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who was arrested earlier this week on several charges, including indecent exposure, is scheduled for a second arraignment on an additional charge, the Alamo Police Department announced Friday.

Jail records show Malachi Isaiah Pineda, 19, was booked into Hidalgo County jail Monday on a $115,000 bond.

Alamo police said Friday that Pineda was picked up from jail to face an additional charge of sexual assault.

Pineda is scheduled for an arraignment at 2 p.m. at the Alamo Municipal Court.

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Background

On Saturday, authorities responded to a home on the 800 block of Mossy Oak Drive regarding a possible assault, according to Alamo PD.

During the course of the investigation, Alamo investigators conducted multiple interviews and obtained statements that led to sufficient probable cause for an arrest warrant.

Pineda was found at South Padre Island and taken into custody without further incident, according to police.

Police initially described the case as a sexual assault investigation, but later changed the charge to indecent exposure after speaking with witnesses.

Pineda, 19, was arraigned on Monday at the Alamo courthouse, where he was formally charged with indecent exposure, unlawful restraint and unauthorized use of a vehicle.

He was issued a total bond of $115,000.