WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) – Five people are facing charges after being arrested in an uncover child predator sting, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
The sting happened on Thursday, June 4. The sheriff’s office said investigators used dating applications, social media sites, and other online platforms to pose as underage boys and girls.
During the sting, several people immediately stopped communications when they realized they were speaking to someone who identified as a minor. Others offered to meet a person they believed to be a child for sex.
The sheriff’s office said the following people were arrested for luring a minor and online sexual corruption of a child:
- Ashwin Chand, 23, of Beaverton
- Brendan Cook, 22, of Portland
- Craig Xiap-Jelkes, 28, of Hillsboro
- Christopher Stone, 38, of Hillsboro
- Robert Gerdes, 60, of Hillsboro
Detectives believe there may be more victims of those arrested.
Anyone with information about any of the people listed is asked to contact the Investigations Division at 503-846-2500.
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