Five arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor in a sting operation conducted over the weekend.
AMARILLO POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA/PUBLIC RELEASE
DATE: January 26, 2024
TIME:
CASE NUMBER: 24-501425, 24-700140, 24-700141, 24-700142, 24-700143
INCIDENT TYPE: Online Solicitation of a Minor
OFFICER SUBMITTING RELEASE: Lt. Dave Hagler-SVU/Cpl. Carmela Ogden-PIO
DETAILS: On 01/26/2024, the Special Victims Unit (SVU) and the Proactive Criminal Enforcement Unit (P.A.C.E. Unit) conducted a sting operation targeting Online Solicitation of a Minor. Online profiles were created with the assistance of APD Officers. These profiles were placed on social media sites. Through a series of online chats, suspects were told to meet the “underage” officers at a residence for the purpose of sex. There were many chats taking place at various times throughout the sting.
Five suspects were arrested, charged with 2nd Degree Felony Online Solicitation of a Minor, and booked into the Potter County Detention Center.
Saul Reyes 24 y/o male
Bryson Munselle 27 y/o male
Eric J Rodriguez 19 y/o male
Demarcus St Julian 37 y/o male
Andrew Trejo 20 y/o male
Address/Location
Amarillo Police Department
200 SE 3rd Ave
Amarillo, TX 79101
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 806-378-4257
Carmela Ogden
PIO
[email protected]
806-378-6148