36 ARRESTED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD SEX STING
Montgomery County authorities say they’ve arrested 36 people for contacting children online for sex during an undercover operation.
The Montgomery County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force carried out “Operation Safe Holiday”, which spanned three months.
Officials say the people arrested for the felony offense of online solicitation of a minor are accused of meeting up for sex with someone they believed was a minor. In some cases, the operation led to child pornography charges and attempted aggravated sex assault of a child charges.
District Attorney Brett Ligon says it is imperative for parents to stay involved with who their kids are communicating with online, since sexual predators are using the internet and social media apps to arrange meetings.
I applaud Montgomery county for their recent arrests but that’s just a drop of water in the ocean! While online solicitation is the latest way to contact children, we as parents must remember that the majority of sexual offenses are perpetrated by someone known to our children, even a family member! I urge all parents and grandparents to be vigilant and TALK to their children. Ask questions and be aware of those around you and your family!
The sad truth is that those people in Montgomery County are moving to Washington County now. Our local government should not be so anxious for our city and county to grow. A small town is a good town. The locals like the way it is. If the people moving here want it different; they should have not moved here. The New-Be’s that want change just need to Move-On.
There’s nothing in the story that says these pervs weren’t from Washington County anyway. It only says they were caught in Montgomery County.
Here’s 4 guys caught in Brenham from not-Brenham.
http://kwhi.com/four-arrested-on-solicitation-charges/
Growth =/= rampant, deviant crime. And it isn’t just the creepy outsiders moving in trying to promote growth so there can be more creepy outsiders. Look at the names on the Economic Development Foundation Board… Loesch, Thielemann, Krueger… definitely not locals.
If you don’t grow you die, it’s all about balance. Thanks to the citizens, new and old, Brenham is a good town. OUR town is a good town. Keep your law enforcement staffed and funded, promote the community activities, and support the numerous local charities. OUR town will stay a good town that continues its healthy growth.
do not be afraid of change. it’s this mind set that keeps people stuck in the past and hinders our progression. child predators are everywhere. if they did an online sting in Washington county people would get busted too. all you can do is keep your children safe to the best of your abilities and warn them of the dangers of meeting and talking to strangers online and in real life. I’m not trying to stick up for these sickos. They need to be put away for a long time. Nothing is wrong with a growing town. I understand your fear but don’t let fear drive you to the point of not wanting to grow and be a better community.
Couldn’t agree more!!! I personally don’t like the growth so much, our place is on the market and we plan to move along. Can’t stand the growth and the change.