Modesto Police Crack Child Exploitation Ring | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

Modesto police pulled off a massive sting, arresting twelve suspects in a months-long investigation into child exploitation, sparked by tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Officers executed twelve search warrants, seized three firearms, and one case is now in the hands of the district attorney. Charges include possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, plus allegations of molestation, unlawful sexual conduct with minors, and carrying a concealed weapon. Victims have been identified, and this operation underscores law enforcement’s relentless…