04/30/2026
UPDATE: 6/2/26 at 9:15p - Gordon Lemons is in custody.
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UPDATE: 6/1/26 - Gordon Lemon has now been added to the Texas Top 10 Most Wanted Criminals list, and a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to his arrest.
If you know where he may be, now is the time to speak up. We consider him to be armed and dangerous, so please don't try to approach him yourself. Share this post and help us get the word out.
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We’re asking for your help in locating 46-year-old Gordon Lemons, who is wanted for multiple serious offenses related to the sexual assault of a child.
We arrested Lemons back in July 2024 for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, and he was later released after posting a $150,000 bond. Just days before additional similar charges were filed against him in May 2025, he attempted to fake his own death and fled the area. He traveled to South Texas in an effort to cross into Mexico. However, when that didn’t work, he was picked up by his ex-girlfriend, Thesia Griffin, who is believed to have helped him avoid law enforcement.
On Tuesday, Griffin was arrested for Hindering Apprehension for her part in this scheme and booked into the Bowie County Jail.
We now have evidence that Lemons is hiding out in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with help from family and friends. Lemons should be considered dangerous. Please do not attempt to approach him.
If you have any information on where he might be, call us at 903-798-3116.
Texarkana Area Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to his arrest. Just remember that in order to be eligible for a reward, your tip must be submitted through Crime Stoppers. You can do that completely anonymously by calling 903-793-STOP or online at www.p3tips.com.
We appreciate any information that you can provide to help get this dangerous guy off the streets today.