Honduran national indicted for sexually abusing children in TJ Maxx


Honduran man indicted for touching young childen in TJ Maxx store. | Office of Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney

Jimmy Harry Velasquezgomez allegedly sexually abused children under 12 years old on multiple occasions. A call for any additional victims to come forward is made.

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced that Velasquezgomez, 44, a Honduran national, was indicted for grabbing the buttocks of children in TJ Maxx in Medford on three separate occasions.

“The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office takes allegations of crimes against children extremely seriously,” said District Attorney Tierney. “The charges against this defendant describe disturbing acts of sexual abuse that strike at the heart of our community’s sense of safety. My office will relentlessly pursue justice on behalf of these victims.”

According to the investigation, between April and October Velasquezgomez approached young children aged 7, 9, and 11 and touched their buttocks and genitals. In each case, the parents were nearby looking at other items. After each incident the child ran back to their parent and told them what happened. Police were notified and an investigation began.

The Suffolk County Police Department gathered evidence, including video surveillance from each incident, which allegedly showed Velasquezgomez present at each incident. Velasquezgomez was also allegedly observed on video touching his genitals over the clothes while staring at the 9-year-old child.

On November 14, 2025, Velasquezgomez was arraigned on the indictment for three counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, Class D violent felonies, three counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, Class A misdemeanors, and three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Class A misdemeanors.

If you believe that you or your child has been the victim of Velasquezgomez, please contact the Suffolk County Police Department Special Victims Section at 631-852-6184.

Velasquezgomez was held on $350,000 cash, $950,000 bond, or $3.5 million partially secured bond. He faces up to seven years in prison.

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