A Rio Salado head swim coach and swim coach for Chandler School District took his own life following his arrest for child sex-trafficking counts. Chen was one of 18 buyers arrested as part of Operation Summer Project looking to reduce buyer demand for sex and hence reduce sex trafficing across the Valley. Chen was arrested […]
Over two days in August 2021 – Mesa Police made 18 arrests of buyers looking to engage in sexual acts in Mesa Arizona called Operation Summer Project.
Police and Federal Agencies across Arizona came together in a coordinated sting that resulted in 40 arrests.
Arizona Department of Public Safety detectives led Operation Home Alone 2 that targeted sexual predators who attempted to lure underage children with the intent of engaging in sexual activity.
33 Arrested during Operation Leather Mitt on counts of child sex trafficking, attempted sex conduct with a minor and money laundering
56 Arrested during Operation Leather Mitt on counts of luring, attempted sexual conduct with a minor
41 Arrested during Operation Leather Mitt on counts of child sex trafficking, attempted sex conduct with a minor and money laundering
35 Arrested during Operation Leather Mitt on counts of child sex trafficking, attempted sex conduct with a minor and money laundering.
21 Arrested during Operation Leather Mitt on counts of luring, attempted sexual conduct with a minor
37 Arrested during Operation Leather Mitt on counts of child sex trafficking, attempted sex conduct with a minor, money laundering.