TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Multiple people were arrested after law enforcement’s joint operation targeting sex buyers and offenders who intended to meet minors for sexual relations.
According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), in partnership with the Riley County Police Department, Geary County Sheriff’s Office, and Junction City Police Department, announced several arrests following its joint operation targeting child predators and sex buyers.
Officials said on Sept. 17 and 18, at locations in Riley County and Geary County, KBI agents and local authorities put together operations that resulted in the arrest of 19 suspects who were purchasing or selling sex, or arranging to meet with children for sexual acts.
Agencies that supported the operation include the following:
Federal Bureau of InvestigationKansas Highway PatrolPottawatomie County Sheriff’s OfficeUnited States Army Criminal Investigation Division Butler County Sheriff’s OfficePark City Police DepartmentWichita Police DepartmentBourbon County Sheriff’s OfficeGreenwood County Sheriff’s OfficeCherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
The offenders arrested for electronic solicitation of a child and attempted aggravated human trafficking include:
Andrew David Green, 40, of ManhattanGabriel Guaman-Martinez, 26, of ManhattanScott Bradley Hamill, 40, of LawrenceAdam Lee Lang, 42, of ManhattanGary Francis Lewison, 47, of WamegoChris Alan McClanahan, 54, of AbileneHawley Brock Douglas Needham, 32, of ManhattanJames Cameron Nunley, 38, of WestmorelandEzton Orozco-Agustin, 30, of TopekaJose Guadalupe De Jesus Ortega, 37, of Manhattan
In addition, a 29-year-old man from Lincoln, Nebraska, was also arrested. Officials said he is expected to face federal charges.
The arrests occurred without incident. The suspects were booked into the Riley County Jail. KBI officials say that formal charges are pending.
The offenders arrested for buying sexual relations and unlawful use of a communications facility include:
Devon C. Brown, 36, North Chesterfield, VirginiaMilton A. Guerrero-Vargas, 23, of Fort RileyBradley J. Moscou, 47, of Junction CityMohamed A. Rahim, 28, of Junction CityLamont K. Ray, 29, of Junction CityRoscoe B. Richmond, 42, of Junction CityZia R. Segule, 40, of Fort Riley
Additionally, Holly J. Goss, 47, of Topeka, was arrested for selling sexual relations.
The arrests occurred without incident. The suspects were booked into the Geary County Jail. Formal charges are pending.
The KBI stated that during the operation, victim advocacy services were offered to three potential sex trafficking victims. User-level narcotics were located and seized. No actual children were victimized during this operation.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing sex trafficking contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 or text INFO or HELP to BeFree (233733). This hotline is confidential and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Tips can also be reported to the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME, or submitted anonymously online at www.kbi.ks.gov/sar.
All subjects are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. The investigations are ongoing.
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