Eight Arrested in Las Vegas Child Predator Sting Operation

An undercover operation in the Las Vegas Valley targeting suspected child sexual predators resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The multi-agency initiative—conducted over two weeks—was part of the Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and included participation from the FBI, local police departments in Henderson and North Las Vegas, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Nevada Attorney General’s office .

Those arrested are identified as:

David Wonnacott‑Yahnke, 40
Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, 38
Jose Alberto Perez‑Torres, 35
Aniket Brajeshkumar Sadani, 23
James Ramon Reddick, 23
Ramon Manuel Parra Valenzuela, 29
Neal Harrison Creecy, 46
John Charles Duncan, 49

Each faces felony counts of luring a child via computer for a sexual act. All were booked into detention facilities—primarily the Henderson Detention Center—with the exception of one individual processed at the Clark County Detention Center.

Authorities emphasized preventative steps for parents, urging them to monitor their children’s online activities and maintain open dialogue to reduce the risk of abuse .

Anyone who may have been a victim or has information is encouraged to contact the LVMPD Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force at (702) 828‑3111 or submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers at (702) 385‑5555 or through their website.

Original Source: LVMPD Press Release / Las Vegas Review-Journal