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AG Paxton: Joint
Investigation Lands Three Men in Jail for Online Solicitation of Minors
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today
announced the arrest of three suspected child predators in Crockett, Texas. The
Office of the Attorney General’s Child Exploitation Unit conducted a joint
sting operation with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office which led to the three
arrests. The sting operation exposed child predators who travel with the intent
of committing sex crimes against a minor that they sexually solicited through
the internet.
“The three individuals who
have been arrested this week no longer pose a threat to the children of Texas,”
said Attorney General Paxton. “Unfortunately, the dangers of the world can
infiltrate any home via computers, tablets, or even a phone. I am grateful for
the individuals working in our Child Exploitation Unit and the dedicated law
enforcement officials they work with who bring individuals like these to
justice.”
The following individuals were arrested when they
arrived at a predetermined meeting location in Crockett to engage in sexual
conduct with a child:
Alan
Ray Brown, 57, of Longview;
Dana
Ray Killian, 48, of Palestine; and
Richard
Brent Allred, 51, of Lufkin.
The Attorney General’s Office works to protect
children by using the latest technology to track down some of the most profoundly
evil predators online. The Child
Exploitation Unit proactively seeks out and arrests predators who commit crimes
against children using technology and online sources. Attorney General Paxton
urges all parents and teachers to become aware of the risks our children face
on the Internet, and take steps to help ensure their children’s safety. For
more information on cyber safety, please visit: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/cj/cyber-safety.
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