Police in Creston, Iowa, arrested a 44-year-old Des Moines man Tuesday following an undercover online operation targeting individuals attempting to exploit minors.
According to the Creston Police Department, an officer posed as a 14-year-old female during an online investigation. Creston Police Chief Cameron Hale said the suspect, identified as Ryan Anderson of Des Moines, communicated with the undercover officer through an online platform before transitioning the conversation to a texting platform.
During the exchange, the undercover officer clearly stated she was 14 years old, police said. Authorities allege Anderson continued communication of a sexual nature, sent obscene material, and made arrangements to meet the purported minor for sexual purposes…