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3 New Bedford men arrested in child exploitation sting

By Jusolyn Flower,

5 hours ago

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WPRI) — Three New Bedford men are facing charges following an undercover operation aimed at combating the “growing threat of commercial sexual exploitation of minors,” according to Dartmouth police.

Detectives, in partnership with the Massachusetts State Police High-Risk Victims Unit, reportedly arranged meetings with the suspects in the Dartmouth area on Wednesday.

Ernest Santos, 36, Dominic Medeiros, 20, and David Detorres, 50, were arrested and charged with sexual conduct for a fee with a child under 18, enticement of a child under 16 and attempted commission of a crime.

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Diana Cadiz

2h ago

No, I watched the justice system. Let them write out give them one year maybe and then six months and 10 months of supervised probation and then they can go and do it all over again. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Cheryl Carney

3h ago

Phedophile predators lock them up never take your eyes off your children too many sickos out there

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