Three men arrested in Sandy Springs child predator sting

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:

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