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Multiple arrests made after multi-agency investigation into child sex abuse

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A recent multi-agency investigation has led to 10 people arrested on charges related to child sex abuse.

Those arrested between April 28 and 29 include:

  • 22-year-old Daniel Hennigh
  • 51-year-old Vaughn Catillon
  • 51-year-old Shawn Crawford
  • 23-year-old Andrew Mosely
  • 42-year-old Deepen Kothari
  • 30-year-old Oliver Cruz Tejeda
  • 30-year-old Kevin Rodriguez-Umana
  • 32-year-old David Jones
  • 39-year-old Levi Smith III
  • 28-year-old Alistair Cooper

They face charges including attempted sexual assault of a child less than 14, luring a child with a computer for sex, and preparing/advertising/distributing child sex abuse material.

LVMPD reminds parents to discuss with their children the dangers of engaging with strangers online. Parents are encouraged to routinely monitor their children’s activity on social media and other online applications to prevent them from becoming victims of a child sex predator.

Anyone who may have been a victim of any of these subjects or has information about their crimes is urged to contact the LVMPD Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force by phone at 702-828-3111.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555 or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.