Mesa

May 10, 2022

Operation April Fools 2022 – 29 Arrested

Chandler, Child Sex Trafficking, Luring a Minor, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sting

Police and Federal Agencies across Arizona came together in a coordinated sting that resulted in 40 arrests.

August 11, 2021

CHEN, BOB YENHO

Chandler, Child Prostition, Child Sex Trafficking, Coach, Mesa, Scottsdale

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 […]

August 9, 2021

Operation Summer Project – 18 Buyers Arrested

Child Prostition, Mesa, Prostitution, Sting

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.

July 13, 2021

Operation Behind The Mask – 40 Arrested

Chandler, Child Sex Trafficking, Luring a Minor, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Sting

Police and Federal Agencies across Arizona came together in a coordinated sting that resulted in 40 arrests.

April 1, 2021

Operation Leather Mitt – 6 Arrested

Child Sex Trafficking, Luring a Minor, Mesa, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Sting

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.