18 men arrested in undercover Las Vegas child sex predator operation
The two-day Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) joint operation took place on April 26 and 27.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, undercover agents posed as underage juveniles and after being solicited for sex by the adult suspects, a meeting was set up and the suspects were taken into custody in Henderson.
Those arrested were: Andrew Lashaway, 42; Carlos Gaytan-Nunez, 33; Carmelo Ventura-Arce,
30; David Rivera, 28; David Flores, 30; Derick Coleman, 25; Engels Marcelino, 43; Faustino
Ruesga-Valle, 30; Felix Lanz, 32; Fernando Francisco Jr., 35; Heron Cruz, 40; Justin Maynes,
25; Justin Sullivan, 21; Leonardo Bueso, 42; Noel Arciga-Solis, 26, and Michael Torres, 22.
They all face charges for Luring a Minor with a Computer to Engage in Sex. In addition, Victor Quintana, 37, and Jeremiah Lopez, 24, were arrested and face charges for
Attempt Sexual Assault of a Minor under 14.
Police said anyone who may have been a victim of these suspects or has information about their crimes is urged to contact LVMPD Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force at (702) 828-3111. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555, or online at this link.
