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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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Man sentenced to 14 years for sexually molesting children
Shawn Jones, who was arrested in October, has been sentenced to 14 years and 8 months in prison for sexually molesting five children.
Posted: Mar 12, 2021 9:49 PM
Updated: Mar 12, 2021 9:51 PM
Posted By: Brandon Downs
YUBA COUNTY, Calif. - East Linda man has been sentenced to 14 years and 8 months in prison for sexually molesting five children in Yuba, the Yuba County District Attorney’s Office said.
Shawn Jones, 26, was arrested in October when an investigation by the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department determined there may be more victims who have yet to be identified.