Catoosa County Man Among 11 Arrested in Whitfield Human Trafficking Sting

A Catoosa County man is among 11 individuals arrested during a four-day undercover sting targeting online predators in Whitfield County. The operation, named Operation H.O.O.K. (Hands Off Our Kids), focused on identifying and arresting suspects attempting to sexually exploit minors through online platforms.

Jonathan Monroe, of Catoosa County, was charged with attempted sex trafficking, according to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Scott Pierce described those arrested as “among the sickest types of criminals” and said the goal of the operation was to “covertly identify and arrest individuals attempting to sexually exploit minors within our county.”…

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