Fourteen arrested in northern Nevada in connection with child sexual exploitation crimes

Fourteen arrested in northern Nevada in connection with child sexual exploitation crimes in multi-agency sting operation  KRNV

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Nov 6, 2023 - 15:30 Updated: Nov 7, 2023 - 18:21
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Fourteen arrested in northern Nevada in connection with child sexual exploitation crimes



Child Sexual Exploitation Operation Leads to 14 Arrests in Northern Nevada

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Fourteen suspects were arrested in connection with a child sexual exploitation operation in northern Nevada.

Operation to Combat Child Sexual Exploitation

On Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, the Regional Human Exploitation and Trafficking (H.E.A.T) unit conducted a multi-agency two-day operation at a lodging establishment, to combat sex purchasers and other crimes related to child sexual exploitation.

The operation aimed to target sex purchasers who were attempting to engage in sexual activity with children. Detectives were solicited by suspects via various online platforms, and through their conversations, the suspects arranged to engage in sexual activity with the undercover detective portraying a juvenile.

Arrests Made During the Operation

Law enforcement contacted and arrested 14 suspects who arrived at the meet location. Thirteen suspects were arrested for charges related to attempting to engage in sexual activity with who they believed to be a juvenile.

One person had arrived at the meet location to engage in the solicitation of prostitution. When detectives made contact with him, he was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested for solicitation of prostitution, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell.

These are ongoing investigations and authorities ask anyone with additional information to contact HEAT at 775 325-6470.

Regional HEAT Unit and Collaboration

The Regional HEAT Unit is composed of detectives from various law enforcement agencies including Reno PD, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Sparks PD, University of Nevada Police Services, and the Washoe County School District Police Department and Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police Department.

If you have information regarding sex trafficking or prostitution, contact HEAT at 775 325-6470.

List of Suspects Arrested

  1. Keith Riley:
    • Charges: Attempted Stat Sexual Seduction, Luring a Child With The Use of a Computer to Engage in Sexual Conduct. Attempted Child Abuse for Sexual Exploitation, Attempted Production Of Child Porn, Attempt to Contribute to the Delinquency of a Minor.
  2. Trent Weider:
    • Charges: Attempted Stat Sexual Seduction, Luring a Child With The Use of a Computer to Engage in Sexual Conduct. Attempted Child Abuse for Sexual Exploitation, Attempted Production Of Child Porn.
  3. Nathan Carter:
    • Charges: Attempted Stat Sexual Seduction, Luring a Child With The Use of a Computer to Engage in Sexual Conduct. Attempted Child Abuse for Sexual Exploitation.
  4. Javier Diaz-Figueroa:
    • Charges: Solicit a Child for Prostitution, Attempted Kidnapping of Minor, Attempted Child Abuse for Sexual Exploitation.
  5. Timothy Leverette:
    • Charges: Solicit a Child for Prostitution, Attempted Child Abuse for Sexual Exploitation.
  6. Larry Otis Dotson Jr:
    • Charges: Solicit a Child for Prostitution, Attempted Child Abuse for Sexual Exploitation.
  7. Michael Farrier:
    • Charges: Solicit a Child for Prostitution, Attempted Child Abuse for Sexual Exploitation.
  8. Carlos Ramirez-Meza:
    • Charges: Attempted Stat Sexual Seduction, Luring a Child With The Use of a Computer to Engage in Sexual Conduct. Attempted Child Abuse for Sexual Exploitation, Attempted Production Of Child Porn.
  9. Brandon Whitlock:
    • Charges: Attempted Lewdness With a Minor 14 or 15 Years Old, Luring a Child With The Use of a Computer to Engage in Sexual Conduct.
  10. Israel Alfredo Oconitrillo-Calderon:
    • Charges: Attempted Stat Sexual Seduction, Luring a Child With The Use of a Computer to Engage in Sexual Conduct. Attempted Child Abuse for Sexual Exploitation, Obstructing a Public Officer, Resisting a Public Officer.
  11. Christopher Blakeman:
    • Charges: Possessions of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance With Intent to Sell, Solicitation of Prostitution.
  12. Junming Wang:
    • Charges: Solicit a Child for Prostitution, Attempted Child Abuse for Sexual Exploitation.
  13. Jhonyy Jimenez Balbuena
    • Charges: Solicit a Child for Prostitution, Attempted Child Abuse for Sexual Exploitation.
  14. Andrew Burdette
    • Charges: Two counts of attempted Stat Sexual Seduction, two counts of luring a Child With The Use of a Computer to Engage in Sexual Conduct, two counts of attempted Child Abuse for Sexual Exploitation, two counts of contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

  1. SDG 5: Gender Equality

    • Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual exploitation.
    • Indicator: Number of cases of child sexual exploitation and trafficking.

  2. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

    • Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
    • Indicator: Number of arrests made in connection with child sexual exploitation operations.

The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 5: Gender Equality and SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

Under SDG 5, the specific target identified is Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual exploitation. This target is relevant because the article discusses the arrest of suspects involved in child sexual exploitation.

Under SDG 16, the specific target identified is Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children. This target is relevant because the article highlights the efforts of law enforcement to combat sex purchasers and crimes related to child sexual exploitation.

The article mentions the number of suspects arrested (14) in connection with a child sexual exploitation operation. This can be used as an indicator to measure progress towards the targets identified. Additionally, the article mentions that the goal of the operation was to target sex purchasers who were attempting to engage in sexual activity with children. This can also be considered an indicator of progress towards the targets.

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 5: Gender Equality Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual exploitation. Number of cases of child sexual exploitation and trafficking.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children. Number of arrests made in connection with child sexual exploitation operations.

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