DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (ACME NEWS) — The Invictus Task Force, in collaboration with the Kernersville Police Department, concluded a five-day undercover operation in October to combat child exploitation.

Operation Millstone, conducted Oct. 23-27 in Davidson and Forsyth counties, led to the arrests of 23 suspects who, according to a press release, “actually traveled to Davidson County or Forsyth County with the intent to engage in sexual contact and/or solicited sexual contact from whom they believed to be a minor.”

The operation targeted individuals using “multiple undisclosed” online platforms and applications. Charges include felony solicitation of a child by computer, and in some cases, additional crimes such as fleeing law enforcement or assaulting officers. Bonds for the accused range from $10,000 to $250,000.

The operation involved detectives, forensic examiners, crime analysts, polygraph examiners, drone operators, emergency response teams, deputies, and officers from 19 agencies statewide. Participating agencies included sheriff’s offices from Davidson, Forsyth, Randolph, Alamance, Guilford, and Rowan counties, as well as police departments from Archdale, Lexington, Thomasville, Huntersville, and others. Federal and state agencies such as the State Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Secret Service, and U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division also contributed resources.

“The Invictus Task Force partners with other agencies as a force multiplier, extending the proverbial net to catch the predators who prowl like lions desiring the flesh of our innocent children,” the task force said in a press release. “There is no door we won’t kick down and no corner of this state that we won’t search to track down the dregs of society that prey on our children. Our children are a little safer today due to their efforts and the fact that these predators have been identified and criminally charged.”

Officials expressed gratitude to community partners who provided meals and refreshments to support law enforcement during the five-day operation. Contributors included Lexington BBQ, Southern Lunch in Lexington, West Asheboro Baptist Church, America’s Roadhouse in Asheboro, Elizabeth’s Pizza in Thomasville, and other supporters.

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW MAY BE A VICTIM OF CHILD EXPLOITATION OR TRAFFICKING
Call the national hotline for 24/7 assistance. 1-888-373-7888 or text “HELP” to 233733

Davidson County Arrests

  • James William Delozier, 62, Thomasville, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $25,000.
  • Christopher Daniel Hornung, 39, Kernersville, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $25,000.
  • Jonathan William Wingate, 25, Thomasville, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer; solicitation for prostitution. Bond: $50,000.
  • Rogelio Daniel Agredano, 44, Raleigh, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $75,000.
  • Corey Gage White, 27, Randleman, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $25,000.
  • Brandon Craig Fischer, 33, High Point, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $30,000.
  • Aaron Michael Slaughter, 31, Lexington, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $25,000.
  • Michael Paul Washer, 40, Bethlehem, GA – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $125,000.
  • David Lee Clay, 25, Kannapolis, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer; fleeing law enforcement; assault on an officer with a deadly weapon. Bond: $100,000.
  • Michael Todd Villines, 54, Pembroke, VA – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. No bond; awaiting extradition.
  • Kevin Arthur Corron, 38, Asheboro, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $30,000.
  • Miterio Jaimes Jaimez, 39, Hamlet, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $100,000.
  • Christopher Reid Yountz, 62, Lexington, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $25,000.
  • Crispen Quintana Rubio, 35, Lexington, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $25,000.
  • Kyle Andrew Wilder, 35, China Grove, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer (x2 counts). Bond: $20,000 combined.
  • Joshua Martin Flack, 33, Charlotte, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $30,000.

Kernersville Police Department Arrests

  • Rogelio Santiago Mendez, 30, King, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $15,000.
  • William Hasten Steelman, 66, Advance, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Released on pretrial release.
  • Timothy Ray Pannell, 42, Greensboro, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Released on pretrial release.
  • Brandon Lamont Booker, 40, Homeless – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $25,000.
  • Robby Dean Charles, 56, Summerfield, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $10,000.
  • Kevin Scott Ammons, 30, Catawba, SC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $250,000 unsecured.
  • John Taylor Gray, 53, Matthews, NC – Felony solicitation of a child by computer. Bond: $250,000.

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