Operation Safe Child’s 9-Day Sting Nabs 9 Who Attempted Sex With A Child
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA – Operation Safe Child’s 9-day sting resulted in the arrests of nine men who attempted to lure a boy for sexual acts.
In the first place, Rancho Cucamonga PD Detectives targeted adult suspects who attempted to lure a minor child to meet in a public place for sex. Also, they employed an undercover law- enforcement account used for various investigations.
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Then, the unmonitored social media account saw suspects initiate a conversation on the social media app. Hence, chats ensued with an undercover officer decoy who suspects believed was a 14-year-old boy.
Subsequently, all but one of the suspects (Pedregon), sent nude selfies to the decoy. Furthermore, detectives and suspects chatted back and forth for various lengths of time.
All suspects agreed to meet the decoy in a public place in Rancho Cucamonga where they could engage in sexual acts. Then all the suspects went to the agreed-upon meeting place.
Consequently, over the next 9 days, Operation Safe Child Detectives were met by nine enthusiastic suspects who attempted to meet a minor for sexual acts at various parks and public parking lots:
The following charges are:
- Send Harmful Matter to a Minor PC 288.2 (a) ;
- Arrange to Meet Minor for Sexual Acts PC 288.3 (a);
- Meet Minor for Sexual Acts PC 288.4 (b).
ARRESTS AND CHARGES –
Christopher Ramirez (37) of Upland – arrested on August 8, a registered Sex Offender on Felony Probation out of LA County for similar acts. Conviction: PC 288.4 (b) – Meet a Minor for Sexual Acts and sentenced to 3 years in State Prison.
Javier Armijo (44) of Wildomar – arrested August 14 after he drove from Wildomar. Booked into West Valley Detention Center, he remains in-custody in lieu of $275,000 bail. “Armijo is a school teacher by trade but is not currently employed at any school,” said Detective Donald Patton. “Armijo previously taught at various schools in the Temecula Valley area.”
Shadi Alabdual-Razaq (33) of Rancho Cucamonga – arrested on August 15 and booked into the West Valley Detention Center. He posted bail and secured release from custody two days later.
Roberto Silva (52) of Rancho Cucamonga – arrested on August 15 and booked into the West Valley Detention Center. He posted bail and was released the next day.
Jamie Bosworth (36) of Yucca Valley – arrested on August 15 after he drove from Yucca Valley. Booked into West Valley Detention Center, he remains in-custody in lieu of $250,000 bail.
Charles Patrick Mayer (55) of Menifee – arrested on August 17 after he drove from Banning. Booked into West Valley Detention Center, he remains in-custody in lieu of No Bail. In addition, detectives determined that Mayer was the Dean of Students at Nicolet Middle School in Banning. His next court date is September 26, 2018, at the Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court, Department R-15.
Dave Quinn (47) of Stanton – arrested on August 21 after he drove from Yorba Linda. “He had discussed picking up the minor child and taking him back to his motel room in Yorba Linda,” said Det. Patton. Booked into West Valley Detention Center, he remains in-custody on $600,000 bail.
Anthony Pedregon (25) of Rancho Cucamonga – arrested on August 22 and booked into West Valley Detention Center. Pedregon remains in-custody on $250,000 bail.
Daen Al-Kubaisi (29) of Rancho Cucamonga– arrested on August 22. Booked into West Valley Detention Center, he remains in-custody on $350,000 bail.
Finally, detectives are concerned that all of the suspects may have previously met with and engaged in sexual acts with other teenage boys in various cities throughout Southern California.
If you recognize any of the suspects, or can provide information, you are urged to contact Rancho Cucamonga PD, Detective Bureau (909) 477-2800. To remain anonymous, call We-Tip Hotline 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information at www.wetip.com.
