Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Special Victim’s Division need the public's assistance locating fugitive Joel Willis Watson, who is wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.

On Thursday, July 11, 2019, Houston Police Officers received a report of an Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child that occurred in the 1500 block of Sheffield Blvd in Houston, TX. During the investigation, the victim made an outcry of sexual abuse. Detectives learned that the fugitive, Joel Willis Watson, sexually assaulted the victim on June 23, 2017.

Fugitive Joel Willis Watson is a White male, 64 years old, approximately 5'09’’, 216 lbs., with brown eyes and grey/black hair. Fugitive Joel Willis Watson drives a black colored 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt bearing Louisiana (LA) license plate number 683CSZ.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

All warrants are active at the time this press release was created and are subject to change. Crime Stoppers of Houston is not making any legal claim that this is the most current legal status.

Warrant active as of 5/10/21. 8:59 p.m.