Brentwood football referee arrested in sting

(KRON) — A high school football referee was arrested in a police sting operation targeting online child sex predators, according to the Brentwood Police Department.

The referee, 48-year-old Tommy Vance of Brentwood, “allegedly arranged to meet a minor for the purpose of engaging in lewd and lascivious acts,” the police department wrote. He was arrested by detectives during the week-long sting.

“Detectives obtained a search warrant for Vance’s residence, which resulted in the recovery of over 15 illegally possessed firearms,” BPD wrote.

Vance, a convicted felon, was taken into custody on suspicion of arranging to meet with a minor to commit lewd acts, contacting a minor for sex, and gun charges.

Police also arrested two additional suspects who detectives believe sexually exploited minors online. The arrestees were identified as 29-year-old Anthony Mozingo of Elk Grove and 29-year-old Sheldon Ludd of Sacramento.

“This proactive operation brought together 12 law enforcement agencies and dedicated hundreds of investigative hours to targeting those intending to harm children,” police wrote.

The Brentwood Police Department released Vance’s mugshot on Monday to help find potential additional victims. “If you have any information, or believe you may have had contact with him, please contact the Brentwood Police Department at 925-809-7911,” BPD wrote.