Five men were arrested in Tarrant County in recent weeks on charges ranging from aggravated sexual assault to child pornography.
This catalog of mugshots and alleged crimes does not include every offender in Tarrant County; rather, it brings attention to the most serious charges. This edition of Dirty John orders the suspects by the number and severity of the charges, with violent or sexual offenses against children receiving the greatest weight.
- HOWARD STIRGUS
HOWARD STIRGUS
Fort Worth, TX
Booking ID: 1053910
Booking Date: September 10, 2025
Charges:
— Aggravated Sexual Assault
— Assault Causing Bodily Injury Family Violence
— Violation of Bond/Protective Order Assault/Stalk IAT
Authorities alleged that Stirgus committed multiple violent acts, including aggravated sexual assault and domestic violence-related assault.
A previous entry on the Mugshot Zone website indicates that Stirgus was arrested on sexual assault, burglary, and other charges in July, although the disposition of those cases was not immediately apparent.
- RICARDO MEJIAACOSTA
RICARDO MEJIAACOSTA
Fort Worth, TX
Booking ID: 0932656
Booking Date: September 9, 2025
Charge:
— Sexual Assault of a Child
Mejiaacosta was booked on one count of sexual assault of a child. Like Stirgus, Mugshot Zone shows previous entries for Mejiaacosta. According to the website, this is his third arrest for assault of a child since 2021.
- JAMES DWAYNE SMITH
JAMES DWAYNE SMITH
Fort Worth, TX
Booking ID: 1037966
Booking Date: September 9, 2025
Charge:
— Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Smith was arrested on a felony count of aggravated sexual assault involving a minor. Similar to Stirgus and Mejiaacosta, previous entries with Mugshot Zone indicate this may not have been Smith’s first brush with the law.
- ELMARCO DEWAYNE RICHARDSON
ELMARCO DEWAYNE RICHARDSON
Arlington, TX
Booking ID: 1008112
Booking Date: September 8, 2025
Charges:
— Possession of Marijuana <2oz
— Sexual Abuse of a Child Continuous: Victim Under 14
Richardson faces a drug possession charge along with allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14.
- TORIAN FOSTER
TORIAN FOSTER
Mansfield, TX
Booking ID: 1061144
Booking Date: September 6, 2025
Charge:
— Possession/Access of Child Pornography, Sexual Conduct/Assault Involving 50+ Depictions
Foster was arrested on a child pornography charge alleging possession of more than 50 depictions.
Note: These individuals have been arrested for alleged offenses and are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. All inmate information and booking data were obtained from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office website. Mugshots were obtained via Mugshots Zone.