7 arrested in joint agency operation targeting human trafficking
By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
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SAN MARCOS, Texas - A joint operation between state and local law enforcement agencies targeting the sexual exploitation of minors has resulted in 7 arrests.
Hays County Sheriffs Department says on April 1 and April 2 an operation was conducted which targeted persons trying to sexually exploit and victimize minors for a fee.
Officers posed as females under the age of 18 and began to communicate with suspects through various websites known to be used to solicit sexual acts.
The agencies involved were the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division, Texas Highway Patrol Division, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, the San Marcos Police Department, and the Hays County District Attorney’s Office.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The Hays County Sheriff’s Department is on the lookout for the individual who broke into the Dripping Springs City Hall and vandalized the facility.
On March 10, an unknown assailant broke a window at city hall, and spray-painted graffiti on the exterior walls.
The above surveillance photo shows the extent of the damage and reveals the person allegedly committing the crime as a young white female according to law enforcement.
If you recognize the suspect or have any information regarding their whereabouts, call the Hays County Sheriff’s Department at 512-393-7896. You can also contact crime stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-324-8466 or you can submit your information online to Tip Line P3tips.com or through the Hays County Sheriff’s Office app.