Operation Child Shield...Child Porn ring busted

[lisalei321]

Ok, this is my county, I love my Sheriff...

Here's the link to the perps that were arrested:

http://www.polksheriff.org/NewsRoom/News%20Releases/Pages/OperationChildShieldSuspectChart.aspx

Here's the link to the local article:

http://www.theledger.com/article/20090528/NEWS/905285074

The number of people charged may have set a record, but the ages of the victims are what shocked investigators and prosecutors who worked on a child pornography operation that was announced Thursday.

[daisy7]

snipped from above article

Children shown in the 12,000 images seized appeared to average between 4 and 7 years of age, Sheriff Grady Judd said. Some were infants, and none appeared to be older than 12.

and

During a four-month-long investigation, called "Operation Child Shield," the sheriff's office computer crimes detectives seized videos and still photos, including a tutorial on how to have sex with children from birth to 12 years old, Judd said. The videos ranged in length from a few seconds to 10 minutes.

OMG!! :furious::furious:

Way to go, Polk County!!:clap::clap::clap:

[Noexcuse]

unfreakin believable! WTG LE

[MAMABEAR]

GRRRRR---so many of them. See????? They can git-er-done. The whole U.S.A. ought to start the wheels rollin over these azz holes. Why aren't other counties doing this---am sure this isn't the only one tho---surely not. I wanna hear more of this going on. Git em and lock em up. Cut it off---fangers to.

[Donjeta]

So many juveniles among those perps. They start young. :(

[lisalei321]

I will say this, our county (Sheriff Judd), is all about protecting Kids.

(Mods, thank you for moving this, I wasn't sure where to put this thread due to what was it was about).

We've had Sheriff Judd on more than one occasion prove that he's all about what's right!

[momtective]

So is there any way for them to identify the children in these videos and photos?

[lisalei321]

So is there any way for them to identify the children in these videos and photos?

Locally, it's low key, they haven't said anything about the kids yet.

[FishingFunnyFrog]

:clap::clap::clap:Way to go LE!!

[VespaElf]

The teens being involved is,on the surface,seemingly shocking *however* I truly believe (imo)pedophilia starts young & young offenders have always been around its just the internet & our "modern age'making us more aware of them.

Although every single man caught sickens me the registered sex offender FATHER AND SON duo gets a special :puke:...........you dont have to have a degree to figure out what went on in that household........


:clap:for LE & I hope these children can be located & saved.
I also hope there are MANY more scumbags caught,arrested & tried *AND*PUNISHED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW!!!!!!!!!!!!

[smart blonde]

I continue to be shocked by the SHEER NUMBER of these sick, perverted child predators. My God, they are just everywhere.

All ages, all ethnicities, and nothing about their physical appearance to set them apart as the monsters they truly are. They should each have some kind of 'mark of evil' on their foreheads that could serve as a warning label. Why do they always have to look so 'normal'.

I am starting to realize that the Sex Offender Registries don't even begin to scratch the surface, and only include a small fraction of men/people who are drawn to, seek out, and experience pleasure at the sight of innocent, helpless children being sexually abused/assaulted/raped/tortured.

This absolutely sickens me. I have such HATRED for these men, and so much respect for the members of law enforcement, who are determined to catch them all.

I hope they are able to find and rescue these children who are forever recorded on video being violated by the very adults who should be protecting them at all costs.

I am horrified to think that at any given moment this kind of evil is being perpetrated
on a child, even an infant, somewhere. Maybe across the state. Maybe across the country. Maybe across the street. And we just don't know it. But, the children know it, and are helpless to make it stop.

[momtective]

Locally, it's low key, they haven't said anything about the kids yet.

I would think that identifying these children would be a priority. These poor babies...crap like this just breaks my heart and makes me so very angry furious:
I've always maintained that you never really have to ask young children if something bad is happening/happened to them. If you just spend time with them and are very observant they just naturally ooze. My anger is towards the adults in these children's lives who aren't molesting them...why can't they see that something is wrong or do they all just not give a rats a$$.:furious:

[passionflower]

Wish more LE was like Polk Cty!
Great to catch these scums!
I'm sick to think of what happened to all the children!

[adnoid]

If they are guilty, just line them up and shoot them. I'll fly out there & do it, no charge. Junk humans.

[mostlylurking]

If they are guilty, just line them up and shoot them. I'll fly out there & do it, no charge. Junk humans.

I'll pay for that plane ticket for you.

[Salem]

I sent them an email, saying that their efforts were noticed and appreciated all the way out on the West Coast.

I too hope some investigation will be done to find the children. I really hope little Adji didn't fall into their hands :(

Salem

[mom_of_five]

Infuriating! Our WS should get together and track down the six still at large. Maybe six of us could take one pervert each and see what we can find...

One turned himself in -- there are now only five left. Addresses are listed at this link, too. http://www.newschief.com/article/20090530/NEWS/905305031/1021?Title=40th-child-porn-suspect-gives-up-to-Polk-deputies

[Lovejac]

If they are guilty, just line them up and shoot them. I'll fly out there & do it, no charge. Junk humans.

I'll bring one or all of Mr. Lovejac's guns and rifles.

He!!, We'll even srping for the ammo!

I'll leave the shooting up to you, I'm not very good.

[Lovejac]

Ok, this is my county, I love my Sheriff...

Here's the link to the perps that were arrested:

http://www.polksheriff.org/NewsRoom/News%20Releases/Pages/OperationChildShieldSuspectChart.aspx

Here's the link to the local article:

http://www.theledger.com/article/20090528/NEWS/905285074

The number of people charged may have set a record, but the ages of the victims are what shocked investigators and prosecutors who worked on a child pornography operation that was announced Thursday.

As sad and disgusting it is to hear the details of torture and abuse that those children endured, I am so very, very happy that countless numbers of children will never have this happen to them.

:clap: :clap: :clap: Way to go, Polk!! I pray that the DA does their job to the BEST of their ability!

[Lovejac]

OMG :eek:

It's just the volume of material has increased, and the severity has increased," Copley said.

And reviewing the seized material is difficult, he said.

"The first time I heard a child said, 'Stop Daddy, it hurts,' it was tough," Copley said.

Judd talked about the toll an investigation like this one takes on his detectives.

"It's not tough on us to arrest these folks," Judd said. "What's emotionally tough is we don't know who or where these babies are. If you know about this and you're quiet about this, you're just as guilty as the ones doing it (downloading child porn)."

[lisalei321]

Locally, it's low key, they haven't said anything about the kids yet.

Quoting myself here...I meant the rumour mill is low key, to protect the kids.

I know Sheriff Judd will go to the fullest extent and to make sure the kids are identified and that they get the help they need.

Here's more on Sheriff Judd,;

Mind you, a Deputy and his police dog had just been killed and another deputy seriously wounded.

<When asked why the suspect was shot 68 times, Sheriff Judd responded, "That's all the bullets we had.">

http://www.snopes.com/crime/cops/judd.asp

[AfterSunset]

Quoting myself here...I meant the rumour mill is low key, to protect the kids.

I know Sheriff Judd will go to the fullest extent and to make sure the kids are identified and that they get the help they need.

Here's more on Sheriff Judd,;

Mind you, a Deputy and his police dog had just been killed and another deputy seriously wounded.

<When asked why the suspect was shot 68 times, Sheriff Judd responded, "That's all the bullets we had.">

http://www.snopes.com/crime/cops/judd.asp

BBM God bless this man!! It's nice to know these poor children have such a wonderfully strong person fighting the battle of EVIL for us all...

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[SleuthyMama]

I heard about this on HLN last night. Way to go, Polk County. I wish more local LE agencies would (or could) round up these pigs. The most distressing thing to me was the idea of where are these kids now? Who are these kids? How do we go about finding them and protecting them from further harm?

[SleuthyMama]

I heard about this on HLN last night. Way to go, Polk County. I wish more local LE agencies would (or could) round up these pigs. The most distressing thing to me was the idea of where are these kids now? Who are these kids? How do we go about finding them and protecting them from further harm?

[SleuthyMama]

Sorry for the double post, y'all. My computer hiccupped.

[momtective]

*Snipped*

Here's more on Sheriff Judd,;

Mind you, a Deputy and his police dog had just been killed and another deputy seriously wounded.

<When asked why the suspect was shot 68 times, Sheriff Judd responded, "That's all the bullets we had.">

http://www.snopes.com/crime/cops/judd.asp

Dang, I like this guy!:clap:

[lisalei321]

I didn't know it was HLN...I do know one of the 5 left that they were still looking for turned himself in this morning.

[lisalei321]

Dang, I like this guy!:clap:

We like him so much, nobody ran against him in the last election :)

[adnoid]

Quoting myself here...I meant the rumour mill is low key, to protect the kids.

I know Sheriff Judd will go to the fullest extent and to make sure the kids are identified and that they get the help they need.

Here's more on Sheriff Judd,;

Mind you, a Deputy and his police dog had just been killed and another deputy seriously wounded.

<When asked why the suspect was shot 68 times, Sheriff Judd responded, "That's all the bullets we had.">

http://www.snopes.com/crime/cops/judd.asp

That's a beautiful and heartwarming story - a GREAT way to start my day.

Note to self - pick up a couple more boxes of .45 ACP/JHP just in case.

[chesterp]

BBM God bless this man!! It's nice to know these poor children have such a wonderfully strong person fighting the battle of EVIL for us all...

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:


Grady Judd probably is one of the most well known sheriff's around with the publicity of Jessica Lundsford and now this. Along with the huge drug bust a couple of weeks ago, Grady should be kept in office forever, I wish all the Police/Sheriff's dept. would have a task force like this to bust these perverts. I know he has been involved in many other high profile cases....Kudo to Judd...

[momtective]

That's a beautiful and heartwarming story - a GREAT wait to start my day.

Note to self - pick up a couple more boxes of .45 ACP/JHP just in case.

Yes, we do love happy endings...don't we!

[lisalei321]

Not to take away from Sheriff Judd, but Jessica was Pasco County, not Polk...

Sheriff Judd also has had "To Catch a Predator" here, and every one of them got jail time!

Here's an update on the arrests http://www.theledger.com/article/20090601/NEWS/906015038

Jose Ornelas and Clarence Williams, two of five men sought in a child pornography operation, have surrendered to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

[believe09]

Not to take away from Sheriff Judd, but Jessica was Pasco County, not Polk...

Sheriff Judd also has had "To Catch a Predator" here, and every one of them got jail time!

Here's an update on the arrests http://www.theledger.com/article/20090601/NEWS/906015038

Jose Ornelas and Clarence Williams, two of five men sought in a child pornography operation, have surrendered to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.


Know why they surrendered? Because this sheriff is a true deterrent..."'Cause that's all the bullets we had."

[kittenish]

I'm glad they posted the photos of the perps. Those in the area will be able to keep their children safer knowing what those men (especially those out on bond) look like.

Also, under the juvenile photos, are their charges for prostitution? The pictures kind of blurry at least on my computer, but I can make out most everything else.

[lisalei321]

It's promotion.

[kageykaren]

Excuse my eradictly written post but my anger is at it's maximum! While working on an adult psychiatric unit a guy I went to highschool with was admitted for child molestation of 5 & 6 yr. olds. This was in 1974, when molesters wern't arrested but hospitalized. While in our morning staff meeting, I expressed that thiis pt. was delayed socially and that was apparent in highschool. I, in my nieveity felt that with help he could learn to be comfortable with his own peers. Well, his psychiatrist put his hand on my shoulder and said, "Karen this is a psychiatric disorder of the brain, that is not a learned behavior but made! Their is no cure!" He gave me a look like he appreciated my Pollyanna out look but in this case it just didn't apply. This for me was an awakening of these crimes beginning to come out of the closet. The psychiatrist pointed that these crimes over time will increase as the population increases. now look where we are today! Overwhelming are the statistics of child sexual abuse throughout the world! These sick crimes not only effect the poor babes but the children and spouses of the criminal.
thats where my work comes in, when I would hold group therapy for teens effected by parent internet sex crimes. These crimes are devastating to society and are only increasing for many reasons we are aware of. This sick sect of society rely on "Supply & demand" to keep their crimes going. The children abused, children effected by parents ICP, friends of the abused, friends of the abusers family, religons who believe in the goodness of mankind and find they have a perp in followers or a leader within a church. Look at the broad aspects of these crimes. Society in all its goodness is being raped and pillaged by thousands of pedophiles. As much as we pride ourselves as Americans having the best judicial system an applying appropriate punishment for crimes, we are so wrong for not addressing the death penalty when these crimes go to trial. Society must rule on this punishment for so many reasons no one is addressing. Society is putting more children at risk for these continuing crimes. If one feels the problem is too overwhelming to address, I have alternitive ways one may help. This starts out at a base within ones community. Go to your local Childrens home, where children are placed by childwelfare when a parent has been murdered, when a parent has been arrested, when a child has been abused mentally or physically. They don't call them group homes for nothing. Some of these kids have seen more of the bad in life than some adults and admissions are growing. So many addicts out there these days that are doing grotesque crimes. Volunteer a couple of hours a week. There aren't enough people helping these kids out of fear of life. Donate clothes, books ect... It starts with the children effected. I'm sure most will locate a group home within a view miles from your home. Put yourself in these babies shoes. I say babies because children are stunted by their immediate world around them. Go get involved. It makes you feel good, for many reasons and you will become a hero in your own childrens eyes. Peace <3

[adnoid]

"John Walsh, host "America's Most Wanted" joined Gov. Charlie Crist and Attorney General Bill McCollum in Tallahassee today to announce the results of "Operation Orange Tree," a 10-week, multi-agency effort in which law enforcement executed 90 search warrants and seized thousands of photos and videos..."

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jun/09/statewide-child-porn-sweep-polk-arrests-most/news-breaking/

I've got 3 boxes of 12 gauge shells in my car, which takes care of 75 of them, and I'd be willing to strangle the other two.

[Lovejac]

this statement from adnoid's link says it ALL to me.

"More arrests are expected shortly," Crist said. "Most importantly, five of Florida's precious children were rescued out of this despicable activity."

[fran]

From the above link:

".....................Crist said. "Most importantly, five of Florida's precious children were rescued out of this despicable activity."


Bless these precious children's hearts. Hope they're able to overcome such a horrendous experience.:(

fran

[momtective]

"John Walsh, host "America's Most Wanted" joined Gov. Charlie Crist and Attorney General Bill McCollum in Tallahassee today to announce the results of "Operation Orange Tree," a 10-week, multi-agency effort in which law enforcement executed 90 search warrants and seized thousands of photos and videos..."

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jun/09/statewide-child-porn-sweep-polk-arrests-most/news-breaking/

I've got 3 boxes of 12 gauge shells in my car, which takes care of 75 of them, and I'd be willing to strangle the other two.

Adnoid,
You are my kinda guy/gal (which eva tha case may be.) If you ever decide to run for office let me know...you've got my vote.

[ziggy]

"John Walsh, host "America's Most Wanted" joined Gov. Charlie Crist and Attorney General Bill McCollum in Tallahassee today to announce the results of "Operation Orange Tree," a 10-week, multi-agency effort in which law enforcement executed 90 search warrants and seized thousands of photos and videos..."

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jun/09/statewide-child-porn-sweep-polk-arrests-most/news-breaking/

I've got 3 boxes of 12 gauge shells in my car, which takes care of 75 of them, and I'd be willing to strangle the other two.

Even better than Sheriff Joe :-)

[adnoid]

Here they are:

http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/MRAY-7SUKZS/$file/OrangeTreeDefendants.pdf (http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/MRAY-7SUKZS/$file/OrangeTreeDefendants.pdf)

I think I'm going to need more shells.

[nursebeeme]

Here they are:

http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/MRAY-7SUKZS/$file/OrangeTreeDefendants.pdf (http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/MRAY-7SUKZS/$file/OrangeTreeDefendants.pdf)

I think I'm going to need more shells.Adnoid... you know those little barf bags they give you on planes? I could have used one before I opened that link!

[ziggy]

Wow - so many juvenilles too.

Explain if you can anyone:

Why the cruelty toward child charge and not sex assault?

Some are charged with sexual act performed on child...

Some just the cruelty...

Is it me or did anyone notice how young most of them were? Scary.

There were some fugly dudes in there and the Stump brothers are both RSOs.

Another guy's middle name is Pencil - just thought that was odd.

[VespaElf]

:woohoo:
FIVE CHILDREN RESCUED,77 PEDOPHILES ARRESTED!!!


http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,525567,00.html




TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State, local and federal authorities have arrested 77 suspects on child pornography charges and rescued five young victims.

Gov. Charlie Crist announced the 10-week crackdown Tuesday at a news conference with "America's Most Wanted" TV host John Walsh and Attorney General Bill McCollum.

The suspects range in age from 17 to 83 and include two registered sex offenders. The last person was arrested Tuesday in Tallahassee.

Walsh called the crackdown "historic" and heaped praise on Crist and McCollum, saying he hoped both Republicans will win their next political races.

Crist is running for U.S. senator and McCollum for governor...............
MORE AT LINK..............

[Kimberlyd125]

Great News!!!!

Florida is really crackin down on this. Maybe the other 49 states should look at this and realize what they can do. 77 more POSs off the streets. Great day for America's children and those who love them dearly. :clap: Bravo Gov.

[nursebeeme]

Ziggy,
I wondered the same thing.... some had cruelty to children charges (most of them actually) and some had child porn posession charges. Nurse is confused as well.

[Kimberlyd125]

I'm really hoping these poor excuses of human beings get more than a slap on the wrist. Seems that they get out way too soon. And as we all know, they will most likely repeat.

:clap: Bravo Florida! Great to see such a big effort to get them off of the streets. Maybe this will be a good example for the rest of the country to do what needs to be done in every state!

God bless those children who were rescued. I know the road will be long for them.

[Sniffy38]

Here they are:

http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/MRAY-7SUKZS/$file/OrangeTreeDefendants.pdf (http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/MRAY-7SUKZS/$file/OrangeTreeDefendants.pdf)

I think I'm going to need more shells.

Not if you line them up back to back. Think twofer!

[Kimberlyd125]

Not if you line them up back to back. Think twofer!

Sounds like a good idea. They are not worth the price of shells. Use just enough to make sure the job is done.

Those are some creepy looking animals. Only about 2 or 3 "looked normal". Looks can be deceiving.

[adnoid]

Not if you line them up back to back. Think twofer!

All my handguns are loaded with JHP so that wouldn't work, but for the cause I'll pick up some FMJ. Still, the one shot per dirtbag would be acceptable, and I can always use more practice.

[LaLaw2000]

Here they are:

http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/MRAY-7SUKZS/$file/OrangeTreeDefendants.pdf (http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/MRAY-7SUKZS/$file/OrangeTreeDefendants.pdf)

I think I'm going to need more shells.

adnoid, I have my late husband's gun collection and enough bullets to do the job.

I would use 2 bullets for each POS. One in the center of the forehead and one, well, you know where. I really like my 357 Mag and my Glock.

Great job local, state, and federal law enforcement!!!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[LaLaw2000]

5 of these sicko's were juveniles!

I have looked at each and every picture and cannot imagine a child having to look into these sick bast**ds faces of the ones that were charged with the cruelty. And, IMO, these children were violated every time a new sicko saw their pics.

God bless these children that were rescued! Thank God they were! At some point in their little lives, I hope they realize that there are decent human beings out there that care for them, and that not all adults are scum who only want to abuse them.

I want to follow these cases and see what kind of sentences these slimeballs get. It better be more than a slap on the wrist!

[TheMeaningOfItAll]

Good job, Florida! Hopefully these other states will crack down as well. It's about time!

[AfterSunset]

adnoid, I have my late husband's gun collection and enough bullets to do the job.

I would use 2 bullets for each POS. One in the center of the forehead and one, well, you know where. I really like my 357 Mag and my Glock.

Great job local, state, and federal law enforcement!!!!!! :clap::clap::clap:


:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::
can you make the first one down ...errrr....uhmmmm...I mean "you know where" and then the forehead second?
just saying.......
Ya'll be my heros :crazy:

[jnTexas]

Looking at the pics made me ill. ages 17 to 83. Every young mother should look at these pics and realize you can never be to careful who your children are around. All 77 of these people are someone's son, brother, father, cousin, uncle, and or friend. As you can see they all do not scream SO just by looking at them. some look like the guy next door.
Please parents check the RSO list in your area, and do not let your guard down if there are none close. I friend of mine works in the local constables office she has told me it's the ones who are not regestered you should worry the most about.

Kuddos to LE down there! Now lets hope the DA's office backs them up.

[FSU_Girl]

Good job Florida! :clap::clap::clap::clap: One of those juvies is from my town. :furious:

[TallCoolOne]

Not if you line them up back to back. Think twofer!
OMG!!!! I like the way you think! Save on bullets that way!

[KaylynnCouture]

Great job to all the LE agencies who worked endless hours on busting these guys. GREAT great great job.

[TallCoolOne]

Hmmmm...... Sink looks like he's sunk. Also, I think perhaps the Stumps are father and son, one born in '42 and one in '72. Nothing like keeping it in the family, 'eh?

*shudders* I feel like I need to shower now after looking at that filth.

[oceanblueeyes]

:woohoo:
FIVE CHILDREN RESCUED,77 PEDOPHILES ARRESTED!!!


http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,525567,00.html




TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State, local and federal authorities have arrested 77 suspects on child pornography charges and rescued five young victims.

Gov. Charlie Crist announced the 10-week crackdown Tuesday at a news conference with "America's Most Wanted" TV host John Walsh and Attorney General Bill McCollum.

The suspects range in age from 17 to 83 and include two registered sex offenders. The last person was arrested Tuesday in Tallahassee.

Walsh called the crackdown "historic" and heaped praise on Crist and McCollum, saying he hoped both Republicans will win their next political races.

Crist is running for U.S. senator and McCollum for governor...............
MORE AT LINK..............

The scariest thing about it only two of the 77 were RSOs. All the rest had skirted the law, some for many years. Sheesh, these creepazoids seem to be everywhere like cockroaches.

imo

[I AM THE 14 CAR]

The scariest thing about it only two of the 77 were RSOs. All the rest had skirted the law, some for many years. Sheesh, these creepazoids seem to be everywhere like cockroaches.

imo


Yep and more than half were from 1 county, Polk County.
Glad to see these freaks are off the streets but there are MANY more out there....and not just in Florida. They are everywhere ! Registered and NOT.

[MissieMt]

The scariest thing about it only two of the 77 were RSOs. All the rest had skirted the law, some for many years. Sheesh, these creepazoids seem to be everywhere like cockroaches.

imo

Actually there's 4 RSO's on there. Two towards the top and then the "Stumps", I agree with the other poster who guessed they are probably father/son.

[lisalei321]

Thanks Adnoid...

:)

We will get them off the streets!