Twelve men were arrested in Battle Ground last week as part of a four-day investigation targeting child sex predators, according to a Washington State Patrol (WSP) news release dated Wednesday, August 27.
According to WSP, the primary crimes under investigation are attempted child rape, immoral communication with a minor, and sexual exploitation of a minor.
The Missing and Exploited Children Task Force led the investigation, which included more than 20 law enforcement agencies and 60 officers. The majority of individuals arrested are suspected of traveling to a designated site in Battle Ground with the intent to engage in sexual behavior with a juvenile. The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office will investigate the cases and evaluate potential charges…