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Eight Georgia Residents Charged with Attempted Child Enticement
In a disturbing case, eight Georgia residents have been charged with attempting to coerce and entice children for sex as part of an investigation into online child predators.
According to the Department of Justice, the indictment alleges that the individuals attempted to entice children they met online to engage in sexually explicit acts in February 2024.
The individuals, ranging in age from 28 to 45, are facing serious charges, including attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, possession of child pornography, and committing a sexual offense as a registered sex offender.
If convicted, the defendants face a maximum of life imprisonment for their crimes. The case is being investigated by the Homeland Security Investigations Child Exploitation & Cyber Investigations Group and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 105.
The defendants include:
Naimilkumar Dadawala, 35, of McDonough, Georgia, charged with one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
Rashon Griggs, 28, of Hawkinsville, Georgia, charged with one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
Darryl Lockett, 29, of Macon, charged with one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
Jose Santiago Longoria Alvarez, 45, of Fort Valley, Georgia, charged with one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
Dewan Mitchell, 35, of Kathleen, Georgia, charged with one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and one count of possession of child pornography.
Jon Wiltberger, 33, of Manchester, Georgia, and formerly of Phenix City, Alabama, charged with one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
Marquaze Williams, 31, of Eatonton, Georgia, charged with one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and one count of committing a sexual offense as a registered sex offender.
Steven Williams, 44, of Bonaire, Georgia, charged with one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
An indictment is only an allegation of criminal conduct, and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Peach.
The investigation, known as Operation Red Rover, targeted online child predators and resulted in the charges against the eight Georgia residents.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of online child predation and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to protect vulnerable children.
In a statement, the Department of Justice emphasized the seriousness of the charges and the potential consequences for the defendants if convicted.
Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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