VALLEY VIEW, TX — A multi-agency operation led by the Valley View Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Gainesville man on severe charges involving the exploitation and sexual abuse of a minor. Steven Stuart Shot-With-Two-Arrows was taken into custody on Friday, February 20, 2026.
The arrest follows a digital investigation that uncovered a pattern of grooming and physical abuse.
The Investigation: From Instagram to Arrest
The case originated on January 12, 2026, when Detective A. Poole—a Valley View investigator assigned to the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children (NTXICAC) Task Force—received a high-priority "CyberTip."
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The Trigger: Instagram’s internal monitoring system flagged suspected online exploitation and reported it to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
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The Findings: Detective Poole’s subsequent investigation uncovered evidence that led to a range of felony charges, indicating that the exploitation moved from online communication to physical abuse.
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The Capture: Shot-With-Two-Arrows was apprehended through a coordinated effort between the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Unit, and Valley View patrol deputies.
Serious Felony Charges
Shot-With-Two-Arrows currently faces the following charges:
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Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child or Disabled Individual
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Child Grooming
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Possession of Child Pornography (Greater Than 50 Images)
Ongoing Probe
The Valley View Police Department noted that the investigation is far from over. Detectives are currently analyzing digital evidence and following up on new leads developed during the arrest. Additional charges are possible as more information is processed.
“The Valley View Police Department considers crimes involving the exploitation of children among the most serious offenses we investigate,” the department stated. “We are committed to protecting children in our community and working closely with our local and state partners to hold offenders accountable.”
Anyone with information related to this case or other suspected child exploitation is encouraged to contact the Valley View Police Department or report tips through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTipline.
