Friday, May 2, 2025 | 9:09 a.m.
Law enforcement in Las Vegas this week arrested 10 individuals during a two-day operation targeting child sex predators, according to Metro Police.
Those arrested face charges of luring a child with computer for sex acts and attempted sexual assault of a child less than 14, police said
The arrested individuals are:
- 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
- Alistair Cooper, 28
The arrests were part of a coordinated effort between multiple agencies, including the Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force.
The joint operation involved detectives and agents from Metro, FBI, North Las Vegas Police, Henderson Police, Homeland Security Investigations and the Nevada Attorney General’s office.
Officials urge parents to monitor their children’s online activities and discuss the dangers of engaging with strangers on the internet.