"Nasty, nasty people:" 17 arrests after undercover child-predator sting

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Published 2021-08-03
Full press conference: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd detailed the six-day undercover operation, which targeted those who use the internet to prey on children. In total, 17 suspects face 49 felonies and two misdemeanors.

The suspects thought they were speaking with or on their way to meet with young teenagers for sex, but it turned out they were speaking to undercover detectives across several agencies in central Florida. Among those arrested include Disney employees, a registered nurse, and a married man visiting from California, officials say.

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All Comments (21)
  • The people who abuse children aren’t “nasty” they are MONSTERS
  • @thewagners1413
    “5 brains cells…4 aren’t working” We love you Sheriff Grady Judd! And thank you for your service, and the service of the others who do great work like you do.
  • A no nonsense protector and advocate. Thank You Sheriff Grady, and your detectives and other workers on these cases. WELL DONE !!
  • @businesscat5001
    This guy isn’t just dragging these guys out, but he’s dragging them out like he’s their disappointed principal.
  • @imcavdb5465
    Disney must be very proud to get so much free 'advertising'.
  • @PathfinderEval
    Our nation owes this Sheriff & his team a great debt for their work here! You have my greatest appreciation
  • @ragoff
    We need the entire country to emulate this Sheriff.
  • @kineticdeath
    the tragic question is, how many victims were exposed to that HIV positive male BEFORE he was busted?
  • @doesntmatter571
    I don't know if it's true, but I've heard a lot of bad things about Disney being involved in "child trafficking".
  • @MC-ht3vr
    Took this whole thing to another level when he mentioned HIV, crazy to think evil people could be
  • @vickicade8380
    I love this sheriff. He doesn’t pull any punches and says it like it is even if you don’t like what he’s saying.
  • @brownsugar8276
    This sheriff is on the money, straight forward and don't take no mess.
  • @SeekerKnight
    These animals are out there preying on your children right now. My wife has worked in this field for decades, and there is no shortage of these creeps, no matter how wholesome you may think your community is. I was amazed to learn how consistently prevalent these crimes are in my own community. KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN AND LISTEN TO EVERYTHING YOUR CHILDREN TELL YOU.
  • We really need more police like this man in our country. I’m very impressed with your work, demeanor, and ethics.
  • This is the kind of Sheriff every county in this nation needs. Respect to him and his team.
  • We need more stings like this all over the nation to get these predators brought to light. Well done Sheriff Judd, way to lead by example!
  • @dirtyd2316
    Thank you to all the deputies and Sheriff Judd for all the hard work that went into getting these sick people off our streets.