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Bloomington and Spencer men arrested in Child Predator Sting Operation

 September 30, 2024

JOHNSON CO. — Alleged child sexual predators were arrested this week in central Indiana as part of a multi-agency police investigation dubbed Child Predator Sting Operation.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with police departments in Franklin, Edinburgh, and Greenfield to target child sexual predators throughout the area. In total, 22 people from central Indiana were arrested between Tuesday and Thursday, including a Bloomington and Spencer man.

Logan Ryan Parker, 40, Bloomington, child solicitation
Scott A. Terrell, 57, of Spencer, child solicitation, patronizing a prostitute

Additional arrests include the following:

Ragam Ndaka Assaka, 33, Indianapolis, child solicitation
Van Bawi Bik, 32, of Indianapolis, child solicitation.
Keyton Reece Davies, 26, Fishers, child solicitation
Benjamin Paul McIntosh, 45, New Whiteland, child solicitation, public indecency, possession of meth and marijuana, driving while his driver’s license was suspended
Abner Estuardo De La Cruz Contreras, 33, Indianapolis, child solicitation
Zachary Richard Deralus, 24, Indianapolis, child solicitation
Brian Sidney George, 58, Shelbyville, child solicitation
Leroy W. Haynes, 52, Indianapolis, child solicitation, dissemination of harmful matter, possession of a controlled substance
Maawia Saleh Ibrahim, 24, Indianapolis, child solicitation
Dong Jian, 31, Bargersville, child solicitation
Timothy James Maggard, 32, Avon, child solicitation, patronizing a prostitute, prostitution
Deon Dwayne McClendon, 52, Indianapolis, child solicitation, promoting prostitution
David R. Mefford, 36, Indianapolis, child solicitation
Hernaldo Jordy Mendez-Caporal, 30, Noblesville, child solicitation, patronizing a prostitute, operating a vehicle without a license
Cipriano Olmedo, 38, Indianapolis, child solicitation, patronizing a prostitute, operating a vehicle without a license, wanted a Marion County warrant.
Immanuel Adeva Rezkall, 31, Fisher, child solicitation, possession of cocaine, dissemination of harmful matter, resisting law enforcement
Ison Robinson, 49, Noblesville, child solicitation
Jesus Alejandro Romero, 26, Indianapolis, child solicitation
Cody Allen Scott, 28, Pendleton, child solicitation, possession of meth
Jose Roberto Valazquez-Arandia, 35, Indianapolis, child solicitation, prostitution

Johnson County Sheriff Duane Burgess said that the success of the sex sting would not be possible without collaboration from various law enforcement agencies and prosecution teams.

“We continue to act with urgency to prevent these individuals from harming children,” Sheriff Burgess said. “Each arrest we make is one less predator in our community, and that’s a step toward ensuring the safety of our children.”

Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.

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