
I could end this article right here! But that wouldn’t be too helpful. Charges: Promoting the prostitution of a minor.I hope that you never find Whisper on your teen’s phone. Occupation: Independent software company.
Nilesh Karthikeya Aleti, 29, Charlotte, N.C. Charges: Sexual exploitation of a minor first degree. Dennis James Hastings, 60, Chester, S.C. Charges: Criminal sexual conduct with a minor second degree, promoting the prostitution of a minor. Walter Glenn Witherspoon, 41, Le Grange, N.C. Charges: Criminal solicitation of a minor. Scott Robert Pless, 52, Rock Hill, S.C. Just released from federal prison November 2020. Charges: Criminal sexual conduct with a minor second degree, registered sex offender in North Carolina. Charges: Criminal solicitation of a minor, criminal sexual conduct with a minor – victim under 11 years of age first degree, sexual exploitation of a minor first degree. Keith Alan Grey, 44, China Grove, N.C. Charges: Sexual exploitation of a minor first degree, criminal sexual conduct with a minor second degree, criminal solicitation of a minor (x2), disseminate obscene material to a person less than 18-years-old. Jose Jesus Garcia-Arellano, 25, Goldsboro, N.C. Charges: Criminal sexual conduct with a minor second degree, criminal solicitation of a minor. Donald Dewaine Dorsey, 42, Indian Land S.C. David Medina Osorio, 34, Rock Hill, S.C. More arrests and additional sting operations could be coming, the sheriff warned.Īmong those arrested is auto mechanic Scott Pless, 52, who was not happy to see FOX 46 investigative reporter Matt Grant. Thirteen local, state and federal law enforcement agencies took part including the FBI, Homeland Security and Secret Service.
Investigators used a vacant home in Fort Mill from March 10-14. The suspects were actually talking to undercover officers, who used various social media applications and pretended to be between 10 and 17-years-old, Tolson said.
Some traveled four hours to meet a minor for sex. The men arrested range in age from 25 to 60 and are from all across North and South Carolina. Predators could be taking advantage of the pandemic to try to lure kids who are at home and online more often, Tolson said.
You cannot be too cautious with your children’s activity on their devices.” “Don’t think that it can’t happen to you. “Watch your kids online,” said Sheriff Kevin Tolson. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE)– Ten suspected child predators have been arrested as part of a sweeping sex sting dubbed “Operation Home Alone,” the York County Sheriff announced Monday.