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Child Abuse, Child Predator, Child Sexual Abuse, Law Enforcement, Missing, Trafficking

Operation Not Forgotten 2021

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U.S. Marshalls in Georgia rescue of Children believed to be victims of Child Sex Trafficking.

US Marshals in Georgia Rescue
16 Children Believed to Be
Victims of Sex Trafficking

A series of raids conducted by U.S. Marshals in Georgia resulted in the recovery of 20 missing and endangered children, with over a dozen of the victims suspected of being sex trafficking victims, authorities announced.

The mission dubbed “Operation Not Forgotten 2021” was led in the metro Atlanta area over a two-week period and was the third of its kind, with the previous operation dating back to August 2020.

The Office of the Attorney General partnered with the U.S. Marshal’s Missing Child Unit (USMS) and Southeast Regional Task Force (SERFTF), the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), and state and local agencies during the operation.

“Our Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit was proud to again partner with our local, state, and federal partners on Operation Not Forgotten 2021, and we appreciate the U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force for coordinating this initiative,” Georgia’s Attorney General Christopher M. Carr, a Republican, said in a press release.

“Being embedded throughout the duration of this op allows our prosecutors and investigators to build the strongest possible cases against buyers and traffickers and allows our victim advocate to ensure those rescued get the critical rehabilitative resources that they need,” he added.  “We will continue to find strategic opportunities like this to recover victims and put criminals behind bars.”

The identities of the 20 child victims—of which 16 are suspected to be a victim of sex trafficking—are withheld for privacy reasons.

In a separate statement published by U.S. Marshals on Wednesday, they announced that 35-year-old Wayne Marcell of Connecticut was taken into custody at 8:30 a.m. during a raid that stemmed from “Operation Not Forgotten 2021.”

In the process of Marcell’s arrest, another “trafficked and endangered child” was recovered, authorities said.  The suspect has been charged with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.

“The U.S. Marshals Service in the District of Connecticut would like to commend the hard work and dedication of all the law enforcement professionals involved in this case,” said Lawrence Bobnick, U.S. Marshal for the District of Connecticut.  “With its nationwide reach and investigative focus, the USMS appreciates opportunities such as this case to rescue innocent victims from their abductors.”

USMS Chief Darby Kirby said he is a strong supporter of the model the agency has used during the missions, adding that the whole team involved in the operation played a vital role in recovering the missing children.

Since 2015, operations conducted by federal authorities with the assistance of the USMS have resulted in the recovery of more than 1,800 missing children, the agency said.

Child Abuse, Child Pornography, Child Sexual Abuse, Incest, Indifference, NCMEC

OK Couple Gets Life For Child Abuse

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Gerrad Coddington, 25, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Pauls Valley couple sentenced to life in prison for ‘horrific’ case of Child Abuse

PAULS VALLEY, OK  –  An Oklahoma couple who was charged with crimes related to child abuse will spend the rest of their lives in prison.

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Christina Nelson-Coddington, 30, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

The investigation began when an agent with the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office received two cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® that were reported by Facebook.

“They were seeing activity on the internet that suggested there was a minor being exploited,” Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter said.  “The investigation discloses that the crimes that involve the minor child are incredibly distressing.”

Investigators generated over 6,000 pages of communication between the co-defendants and tens of thousands of photos and videos.

Authorities determined that underage victims were beaten, handcuffed and raped. Officials also say there was a plan to commit incest with an unborn child.

Investigators arrested and charged 25-year-old Gerrad Coddington and 30-year-old Christina Nelson-Coddington with 29 counts relating to child abuse including first-degree rape, incest, child abuse, manufacturing child pornography, and lewd acts with a minor.

A Garvin County judge recently sentenced the couple to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

“These two individuals engaged in horrifying acts of abuse and violence with innocent children,” Attorney General Hunter said.  “These are evil people who presented a danger to society.  I commend Judge Edwards’ decision to hold them accountable to the fullest extent of the law.  I applaud the investigators with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children®, the investigator in my office with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the attorneys who worked on this case to achieve a successful result.”

Child Pornography, Child Predator, Indifference, NCMEC, Sextortion, TX Attorney General

TX AG Criminal Investigations Unit Stops Child Predator

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Felipe Jesus Duron, 21, of Atascosa, Texas.

AG Paxton’s Criminal Investigations Unit Makes First Sextortion Arrest

AUSTIN, TX  –  Attorney General Ken Paxton recently commended investigators from the Sextortion Unit in the Criminal Investigations Unit of his office for the arrest of Felipe Jesus Duron, 21, of Atascosa on federal charges of Production of Child Pornography, Coercion and Enticement of a Minor, Receipt of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography.

On October 15, 2019, the Sextortion Unit, with the assistance of the attorney general’s Child Exploitation Unit and FBI San Antonio Child Exploitation Task Force, arrested Duron after a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® (NCMEC) CyberTipline report revealed a 14-year-old female being coerced to send nude images to Duron via a social media account.

The investigation revealed that Duron requested and received nude images of the underage victim then threatened public exposure of these images if additional nude images were not sent.  Duron also used this tactic to force the young victim into online sexual acts with other males while he recorded the activities.  This case is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Texas.

“Dangerous predators can infiltrate any home through computers, tablets, or phones.  Unfortunately, criminals lurking online often target our most vulnerable citizens and seek to exploit children,” said Attorney General Paxton.  “I am grateful for the work of our Sextortion Unit and the dedicated law enforcement officials they work with to bring criminals like this to justice.”

Attorney General Paxton’s office works to protect children by using the latest technology to track down some of the most profoundly evil predators online.

This case marks the first arrest by a state grant-funded investigation position in the Texas Attorney General’s Office that focuses on sexual coercion.

Attorney General Paxton urges all parents and teachers to become aware of the risks children face on the internet and take steps to help ensure their safety.

If you suspect someone is producing or downloading child pornography, you can report it to NCMEC.
CyberTipline
1-800-843-5678

For more information on cyber safety, please visit:
https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/initiatives/cyber-safety/

AMBER ALERT!!!!, Child Abuse, Child Innocence, Law Enforcement, Missing, NCMEC

Amber Alert – El Paso TX Cancelled

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According to police, the two missing boys were found safe and unharmed in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Amber Alert lifted after two El Paso
children are found in Juarez

EL PASO, Texas  –  KFOX14 has received permission from Dayanna Narvaez, a friend of the children’s mother to use the image of the reunion between Leonardo Ortega and Matias Carrillo with their mother after they were found safe in Juarez, Mexico.

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Leonardo Ortega and Matias Carrillo reunited with their mother after they were found safe in Juarez, Mexico.

According to police, the two missing boys, who were believed to be in immediate danger, were found safe and unharmed in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Police say Ortega, 8, and Carrillo, 2, were unharmed and returned to El Paso early Sunday morning.

The children have been returned to their mother by U.S. marshals and the FBI.

Authorities said no arrests have been made at this time and the investigation continues.

Police said they were looking for Justin Carrillo, 26, in connection with the children’s abduction Saturday morning.

Carrillo was believed to be driving a black, 2003 Hyundai Elantra with Texas license plate number KYR4562.

AMBER ALERT!!!!, Child Abuse, Child Innocence, Law Enforcement, Missing, NCMEC

Amber Alert – El Paso TX

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Matias Carrillo, 2, and Leonardo Ortega, 8, abducted in the El Paso area who were last seen at 5 a.m on June 29.

Amber Alert issued for two boys, ages 2 and 8, abducted in El Paso

Posted: 1:20 PM, Jun 29, 2019 Updated: 31 minutes ago

EL PASO, TX  —  An Amber Alert has been issued for two boys abducted in the El Paso area who were last seen at 5 a.m on June 29.

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Leonardo Ortega is 8-years-old and a white male with black hair, brown eyes. He is 3’9″ tall and weighs 65 pounds. He may be wearing a white shirt, underwear and navy blue crocs.

Leonardo Ortega is 8-years-old and a white male with black hair, brown eyes.  He is 3’9″ tall and weighs 65 pounds.  He may be wearing a white shirt, underwear and navy blue crocs.

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Matias Carrillo is 2-years-old and a white male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 3’0″ tall and weighs 50 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray onesie.

Matias Carrillo is 2-years-old and a white male with black hair and brown eyes.  He is 3’0″ tall and weighs 50 pounds.  He was last seen wearing a gray onesie.

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The suspect believed to have abducted the children is Justin Carrillo.  Carrillo is a 26-year-old white male.  He weighs 190 pounds, is 5’10” tall and has hazel eyes.

The suspect believed to have abducted the children is Justin Carrillo.  Carrillo is a 26-year-old white male.  He weighs 190 pounds, is 5’10” tall and has hazel eyes.

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Carrillo, 26, may be driving a 2003 black Hyundai Elantra with Texas License Plate number KYR4562.

Carrillo may be driving a 2003 black Hyundai Elantra with Texas License Plate number KYR4562.

If you have information, call 915-832-4400 to report information to the El Paso Police Department.