‘Net Nanny’ sting results in 15 arrests, including 3 men from Thurston County, WSP says
A “Net Nanny” sting that was carried out in Longview in October and last week resulted in 15 arrests, including three men from Thurston County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The arrests were announced Monday. The sting targeted those allegedly involved in the sexual abuse and exploitation of children.
All three Thurston County men appeared in a Cowlitz County courtroom on Oct. 30, court information shows. The three men who were arrested are Justin M. Gardner, 38, of Olympia; Aaron M. Henderson, 31, of Olympia; and Pedro Romero-Rivera, 35, of Rochester.
Gardner was arrested on suspicion of first- and second-degree attempted rape of a child. Henderson was arrested on suspicion of first- and second-degree attempted rape of a child, and first- and second-degree child molestation.
Romero-Rivera was booked on suspicion of second-degree attempted rape of a child and communication with a minor for immoral purposes.
Eleven men were arrested in October and four more last Thursday, according to State Patrol.
In addition to the three from Thurston County, five are from King County; two from Pierce County, including Joint Base Lewis-McChord; two are from Cowlitz County; one is from Vancouver, Washington; one from Brewster, Washington, and one from Molalla, Oregon.
This story was originally published November 14, 2023 at 5:00 AM.
