7 arrested in Irondale after online child exploitation operation

IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) – Seven people were arrested after an operation involving the Irondale Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit.

In coordination with Covenant Rescue Group with assistance from the Trussville Police Department, Irondale PD deployed undercover decoys posing as minors. The efforts led to the seven felony arrests of people police said sought to engage in sexual activity with minors.

Authorities identified the seven people arrested as:

  • 29-year-old Tommy Usher III of Birmingham
  • 22-year-old Isaiah Burton of Birmingham
  • 23-year-old Michael Burdett of Anniston
  • 64-year-old James Harrison of Birmingham
  • 42-year-old Juan Esteban of Tarrant
  • 43-year-old Martin Flores of Leeds
  • 40-year-old Derrick Tuck of Birmingham

Each of the seven people arrested have been charged with electronic solicitation of a minor and traveling to meet a minor for an unlawful sex act. They are all being held on a $80,000 bond…

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