{"id":240238,"date":"2026-04-21T11:59:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/240238\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:59:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:59:18","slug":"lcso-makes-additional-arrest-in-exploitation-sting-operation-cupids-clean-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/240238\/","title":{"rendered":"LCSO makes additional arrest in exploitation sting Operation Cupid\u2019s Clean Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; A 19-year-old Quincy man is behind bars as part of a Leon County Sheriff\u2019s Office undercover operation. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Craig Pringle is charged with attempted human trafficking for commercial sexual activity, use of a computer to solicit a minor and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Investigators say Pringle tried to \u201csolicit nude images from an investigator portraying a minor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Craig Pringle's mugshot.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/24KNGSV5F5GB3E2UD45CKB4AEI.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Craig Pringle&#8217;s mugshot.(FDLE)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He was arrested on April 8 as part of Operation Cupid\u2019s Cleanup and taken to the Leon County Jail, according to law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">According to LCSO, the operation focused on identifying and helping potential victims of human trafficking while also targeting those profiting from exploitation. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The operation was conducted in February and consisted of detectives posting advertisements on websites known to be used for prostitution and sex trafficking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCTV.tv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wctvnews\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WCTVEyewitnessNews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Have a news tip or see an error? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/04\/20\/lcso-makes-additional-arrest-exploitation-sting-operation-cupids-clean-up\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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