Internet sting snares suspects
Tangipahoa Parish law enforcement officers nabbed 17 alleged child predators in a sting to capture adults soliciting sex from minors over the Internet, Hammond Police Chief Roddy Devall announced Tuesday.
“Believe me, I did not realize how easy it is for children to get involved in this situation,” Devall said. “Seventeen people in 8 1/2 work days. That just tells you how many people are out there.”
17 people trying to lure kids through chat rooms - in 8 1/2 days! Amazing, truly amazing.