Online Chat Operation Leads to Arrests of 11 Men Attempting to Meet Juvenile for Sex
On March 21st and 22nd, 2024, the Dothan Police Department, in coordination with Covenant Rescue Group, conducted a cyber operation at an undisclosed location in Dothan. Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Division and Covenant Rescue Group had online chats with people looking for illicit sexual activities. Covenant Rescue Group (CRG) is an organization that supports law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of child exploitation/human trafficking cases at both the state and federal levels.
During the operation, several conversations took place, which led to suspects attempting to meet the underage juveniles for the purpose of unlawful sexual contact. Eleven individuals agreed to meet. This led to the arrest of 11 men on 37 felony charges and 2 misdemeanor charges. The suspects were taken into custody upon their arrival. Among the charges was Human Trafficking 1st degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act.
The Dothan Police Department would like to thank Covenant Rescue Group, Homeland Security Investigations, United States Marshal’s Service, and the Houston/Henry County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance in this operation. More charges are pending based on the operation. Those arrested are:
Judah Jabez Davis (19) of Dothan- Human Trafficking 1st degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act- No BondJeremy Alexander Critten (32) of Dothan- Human Trafficking 1st degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act- No BondJermaine Sanquil Smith (32) of Troy, AL- Human Trafficking 1st degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act- No BondKyle Leander Nelson (35) of Highland Home, AL- Human Trafficking 1st degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act- No BondChatwarong Srithanat (29) of Dothan- Human Trafficking 1st degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act- No BondThomas Dewey Fye (60) of Kinsey, AL- Human Trafficking 1st degree (2 counts), Electronic Solicitation of a Child (2 counts), and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act (2 counts)- No BondScott Evans Anderson (63) of Toledo, OH- Human Trafficking 1st degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act- No BondRay Charles Reed Jr. (40) of Arlington, GA- Human Trafficking 1st degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act- No BondJustin Lloyd Billings (34) of Enterprise, AL- Human Trafficking 1st degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act- No BondCarey Jamal Wright (33) of Dothan- Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Human Trafficking 1st degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act- No BondGilberto Roman Reyes (35) of Enterprise, AL- Human Trafficking 1st degree, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, Attempting to Elude a Police Officer and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act- No Bond
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