Ferris officials said Thursday that a man accused of entering private residential property and looking into a home where minors were inside has been arrested on warrants for felony voyeurism and misdemeanor criminal trespass, with local officials describing the allegations as a serious invasion of privacy involving juvenile victims.

The suspect was identified by authorities as Cristian Ivan Ceballos Vega. According to the Ferris Department of Public Safety, he was taken into custody after an investigation into conduct that officials said occurred at a family’s property in Ferris, a North Texas city south of Dallas. Officials said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed that Ceballos Vega is not lawfully in the United States. Ferris authorities said any immigration-related proceedings will be handled separately from the state criminal charges.

The allegations are based on probable-cause affidavits cited by Ferris officials and local reports. Those affidavits allege that Ceballos Vega unlawfully entered private residential property, looked into a home without consent and observed victims who had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Officials said the voyeurism warrant alleges that the conduct was sexual in nature and done for his own sexual gratification. The city also said minors were involved, but it has not released their ages or identifying details.

The Ferris Department of Public Safety said the arrest followed a joint effort involving Ferris officers, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the U.S. Marshals Service and ICE. Authorities did not immediately release additional details about where Ceballos Vega was arrested, whether he had an attorney, or whether bond had been set. The allegations remain accusations unless and until proven in court.

Ferris City Manager Dr. Brooks Williams called the allegations “serious and disturbing,” according to local reporting. Williams said the case was not merely about someone stepping onto private property, but about allegations involving the privacy of a family home, sexual conduct and juvenile victims. City officials said they treated the matter with urgency because of the nature of the accusations and the potential impact on the victims and their family.

The city said it will not release graphic details of the alleged conduct or any information that could identify the victims. Officials framed that decision as a matter of both victim protection and case integrity, saying public statements would be limited to what the warrants allege. That approach is consistent with common law enforcement practice in cases involving minors, where agencies often restrict details that could expose victims or complicate prosecution.

The case centers on Texas voyeurism and trespass allegations. Under Texas law, voyeurism generally concerns observing, recording, broadcasting or photographing another person without consent in a setting where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, when the conduct is tied to sexual arousal or gratification. Criminal trespass under Texas law generally involves entering or remaining on another person’s property without effective consent after notice that entry is forbidden or after being told to leave. The precise grading of an offense can depend on the facts alleged, the victim’s age, prior convictions and other statutory factors.

Ferris officials said the state charges are separate from any immigration matter. That distinction is legally important because a local criminal case proceeds through the state court system, while immigration custody, removal proceedings or detainers are handled under federal immigration law. ICE’s confirmation of immigration status does not by itself resolve the criminal allegations, and the criminal charges must still be addressed through the applicable court process.

The public safety department said investigators are reviewing additional reported incidents allegedly involving Ceballos Vega. Officials asked anyone with information to contact Ferris DPS at 972-928-5592. Authorities did not say how many additional reports are under review or whether any would result in further charges.

The case also highlights the sensitivity of public communication in alleged sex offenses involving children. Law enforcement agencies often face competing responsibilities: informing residents about public safety concerns, preserving a defendant’s due process rights, protecting victim privacy and avoiding statements that could compromise a prosecution. In this case, Ferris officials have released the suspect’s name, the charges, the general nature of the allegations and the agencies involved, while withholding victim information and graphic details.

Local coverage from CBS News Texas and WFAA reported that the arrest occurred Thursday and that city officials described the allegations as disturbing. Both outlets cited Ferris officials in reporting that Ceballos Vega faces felony voyeurism and misdemeanor criminal trespass charges. CBS News Texas also reported that ICE confirmed the suspect is not lawfully in the United States and that immigration matters will be handled separately from the state case.

No plea or court outcome had been reported as of Thursday night. The next steps in the case could include an initial appearance, bond proceedings, review by prosecutors and any additional filings if investigators determine that other incidents are connected. Ferris officials said they would provide updates when more information becomes available, while continuing to limit details that could identify the victims or harm the prosecution.