Former Tejano Singer and Pastor Alex Montez Arrested on Sexual Assault Charge

ANGLETON, Texas — Former Tejano singer and pastor Alex Montez, also known as Alex Montealegre, has been arrested on a sexual assault charge, according to a statement released by the Angleton Police Department.

Authorities confirmed that Montealegre was taken into custody on Wednesday, following an ongoing investigation into an alleged incident reported earlier this year.

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“On March 25, 2026, the Angleton Police Department arrested Alex Montealegre, 61, of Angleton, in connection with an investigation into a past sexual assault,” the department stated. “The investigation began after officers received a report on January 13, 2026 regarding an incident that allegedly occurred in July of 2025.”

Police say that after conducting interviews, gathering evidence, and reviewing the case, detectives established probable cause to charge Montealegre with sexual assault, classified as a second-degree felony under Texas law. He was arrested without incident and booked into the Brazoria County Jail, where he remains held on a $100,000 bond.

Officials added that the investigation remains active and that no further details will be released at this time. Authorities emphasized that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Montez is known in the Tejano music scene as a singer, producer, and musician, gaining recognition in the 1980s as a member of the Centerfold Band. Originally a traveling family musician from southern Mexico, he built a decades-long career with popular tracks including “Ven Amor,” “Un Beso Y Un Adios,” “Amante Bandido,” and “Cosa de Locos.”

Alex Montez Y Centerfold perform “Cosas de Locos” on Johnny Canales Show
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In recent years, Montez frequently collaborated with his wife, Tejano singer Lizza Lamb, including their 2026 single “Si Dios Conmigo.” Beyond music, he served in ministry alongside Lamb.

Montez spent more than a decade as pastor of La Vida bilingual church of the Foursquare Gospel. According to a source close to the church, he was suspended from the pulpit on July 12, 2025, amid sexual assault allegations.

Following an internal investigation by the Foursquare denomination, Alex and Lizza Montealegre were officially removed from all church duties on October 31, 2025. Their pastoral licenses were revoked due to findings related to allegations of sexual assault involving Alex and alleged embezzlement of church funds involving both Alex and Lizza.

This is a developing story. Tejano Nation will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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