Othello Larenzo Holmes, a 27-year-old Houston resident, has been charged with attempted indecent assault and faces multiple counts of possession of child pornography after allegedly placing his genitals in meals at the restaurant where he worked.
The shocking incident unfolded at the Kulture restaurant in Houston when the proprietor discovered Holmes on surveillance footage allegedly engaging in the disturbing act. The restaurant swiftly took action, immediately terminating Holmes’ employment, shutting down the establishment, and alerting law enforcement authorities.
In a statement issued by the restaurant, they emphasized their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of their patrons, stating, “We took immediate action by shutting down our establishment, cleaning the entire space, discarding all existing inventory, and contacting the Police to have the employee arrested immediately.”
The restaurant further asserted that they view this incident as an isolated one, likely stemming from retaliatory measures following a demotion. They assured the public that stringent security measures have been implemented to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
According to reports, surveillance footage allegedly captured Holmes in the act of placing his genitals in food items. Subsequently, Holmes was taken into custody and charged with attempted indecent assault.
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Further investigation into Holmes’ background revealed disturbing details. Court records indicate that Holmes admitted to having a history of sexual offenses and frequently experiencing such urges. Additionally, forensic examination of Holmes’ cell phone uncovered over 100 pictures and videos depicting child sexual assault, leading to additional charges of possession of child pornography.
The evidence discovered on Holmes’ phone paints a grim picture of his involvement in reprehensible activities, including recordings and photographs of children engaged in sexual acts. Two videos allegedly show Holmes engaging in sexual acts with a child present in the background, further corroborating the severity of the accusations against him.
Holmes remains in custody at the Harris County Jail, with bond set at $500,000 for his offenses. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 6 for the possession charges and on June 12 for the attempted indecent assault allegation.
This disturbing case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and thorough background checks in ensuring the safety and integrity of establishments and their patrons.