The Queen Creek Police Department partnered with local and federal law enforcement agencies and community partners on June 12 - 13 in an operation focused on identifying and arresting individuals seeking to exploit children online.
The two-day operation led to five arrests and multiple felony charges, including:
- Child Sex Trafficking
- Luring a Minor for Sexual Exploitation
- Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
- Possession of Dangerous Drugs
“This operation highlights QCPD’s commitment to protecting children and holding offenders accountable,” stated Chief Randy Brice. “The success of this operation is a result of the strong partnerships between agencies. By working together, we can identify those seeking to exploit children, disrupt criminal activity, and help ensure the safety of our communities.”
The operation was conducted in partnership with the Apache Junction Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security Investigations, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, and Scottsdale Police Department.
For additional information about the Queen Creek Police Department, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/QCPD and follow Facebook.com/QueenCreekPolice, Instagram.com/queencreekpolice/ or X/QCPolice.
Media Contact:
Jennifer Lamis, Public Information Officer
QCPIO@QueenCreekAZ.gov