FBI Operation Rescues 115 Children, Arrests 205

Operation Restore Justice, a five-day nationwide FBI initiative, resulted in the rescue of 115 children and the arrest of 205 alleged child sex predators across all 55 FBI field offices. Those arrested included law enforcement, military personnel, teachers, medical professionals, and community leaders, illustrating that offenders span all sectors of society. Charges included production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material, online enticement, transporting minors, and child sex trafficking. Notable arrests involved a former D.C. police officer, a Minneapolis state trooper who was also an Army Reservist, and an undocumented immigrant in Virginia, with additional arrests in Massachusetts, Utah, Alabama, California, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Authorities credited community outreach and educational efforts for assisting in some arrests. FBI and DOJ officials reiterated their commitment to protecting children and prosecuting offenders.