6 arrested in Stillwater as part of operation targeting exploitation of minors

Six men were arrested in Stillwater following a targeted operation to prevent the sexual exploitation of minors, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials said that between Jan. 28 and 30, undercover agents posed online as a 16-year-old girl, and multiple suspects allegedly arranged meetings to pay for sexual acts.

When the men arrived at the locations, they were taken into custody, the sheriff’s office said.

The six men charged are Vishwateja Reddy Guntupally, Christopher James Kohn, Manuel Mateo Chunzho-Canar, Sanyi Mechalu Tefera, Terry Valentino Reynolds and Dakota Robert Ott.

“Protecting children and vulnerable populations remains a top priority, and collaborative operations such as this are a critical component in disrupting exploitation and ensuring public safety,” said Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry.

The operation was carried out by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Stillwater Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations and the Washington County Attorney’s Office as part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January.

Authorities in Washington County ask anyone to report suspicious activity related to human trafficking to call 651-430-7825.
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