SWAINSBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A three-day child predator sting operation led to the arrest of five people in Emanuel County, according to officials. “Operation Phantom Thread” ran from Thursday through Sunday and focused on internet crimes against children in and around Emanuel County.Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer says undercover agents and investigators contacted more than 500 people online and through cell phone apps. More than 75 verified adults allegedly expressed interest in sexual activity, even after being told they were talking to a child. Forty-nine reportedly said they wanted to travel to meet for sex, and about 15 agreed to specific meeting locations.Deputies say five men actually showed up and were arrested after traveling to meet who they thought was a child. They are identified as: Charlie Edward Brinson, 62, of SavannahWilliam Henry Carter, 49, of MidwayShelton Lebron Glover, 57, of StatesboroCandelario Isaac Lopez-Valezquez, 41, of Vidalia Jacorbi Oryan Mays, 39, of SwainsboroAll five are charged with trafficking of persons for sexual servitude and are being held without bond at the Emanuel County Detention Center, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators say 10 more individuals have been identified for further investigation and more arrests are likely to occur. The Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by:Swainsboro Police DepartmentGeorgia Bureau of InvestigationGeorgia State PatrolDublin Police DepartmentMillen Police DepartmentHomeland Security InvestigationsGrovetown Police DepartmentScreven County Sheriff’s OfficeSpalding County Sheriff’s OfficeCandler County Sheriff’s OfficeAnyone with information is asked to contact the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office.Copyright 2026 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.
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