Pennsylvania State Police recently concluded “Operation Wrong Place,” a three-day undercover sting targeting individuals seeking to sexually exploit children online. Conducted from May 15 to May 17, the operation utilized online ads to lure suspects to designated meeting spots where troopers made arrests.
Undercover troopers posted ads on a website called “Skip the Games.” State police said the site is “used to meet people, often for the purpose of getting together for sex,” according to affidavits.
Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo announced that nine men were arrested and face charges including unlawful contact with a minor and trafficking.
Arrested Individuals:
- Andrew Smeltz (54, Lykens, PA)
- Juan Martinez (36, Lykens, PA)
- Phillip Beamesderfer (39, Fredericksburg, PA)
- Louis Rodriguez-Aldaz (48, Hummelstown, PA)
- Aaron Flemming (48, Dillsburg, PA)
- Marvin Flores-Juarez (33, Waldorf, MD)
- Kevin Appleby (53, Harrisburg, PA)
- Jonathan Behney (64, Lebanon, PA)
- Kenneth Bretz (73, Harrisburg, PA)
