In a decisive move to protect our children and uphold community safety, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), in collaboration with federal and local agencies, conducted a multi-agency operation on April 28 and 29, 2025. This operation led to the arrest of ten individuals accused of attempting to exploit minors online.

The suspects—Daniel Hennigh (22), Vaughn Catillon (51), Shawn Crawford (51), Andrew Mosely (23), Deepen Kothari (42), Oliver Cruz Tejeda (30), Kevin Rodriguez-Umana (30), David Jones (32), Levi Smith III (39), and Alistair Cooper (28)—face serious charges, including luring a child with a computer for sex acts, preparing and distributing child sexual abuse material, and attempted sexual assault of a child under 14.

This operation underscores the importance of proactive law enforcement in safeguarding our communities. It also highlights the need for parents to engage in open dialogues with their children about the dangers of online interactions and to monitor their digital activities vigilantly.

Anyone with information related to these cases is urged to contact the LVMPD Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force at (702) 828-3111. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal

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