The Brief
- Sandy Springs police arrested three men in a proactive sting targeting child predators.
- The suspects allegedly traveled to meet who they believed was a 15-year-old child.
- All three men face charges of trafficking for sexual servitude and criminal attempt.
SANDY SPRING, Ga. – The Sandy Springs Police Department arrested three men this week during a proactive child predator sting operation intended to protect vulnerable children.
Police catch three men in sting
What we know:
Sandy Springs police say three men traveled to the city believing they were going to engage in sexual acts with a 15-year-old child in exchange for money. Instead of a child, the men were met by officers and taken into custody.
According to police, the three suspects arrested are:
- Antonio Thackston, 43, of Tuscumbia, Ala.
- Jacob Holloway, 38, of Lawrenceville.
- Derrell Green, 41, of McClellanville, S.C.
The men are each charged with trafficking a person for sexual servitude and criminal attempt to commit a felony.
Details on the undercover operation
What we don’t know:…