Man Arrested in Crimes Against Children Operation Appears in Court
Friday, June 9th, 2017 -- 10:50 AM
-One of the men arrested in the Wisconsin Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force’s Operation New Hope sting appeared in Clark County Court on Thursday.16 alleged child sex predators and child sex traffickers were arrested during the week-long operation which focused on child exploitation and online crimes in Wisconsin. Five individuals arrested during Operation New Hope were registered sex offenders or had previously been arrested for internet crimes against children-related crimes.
One of the men arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail is Jerome George of Alma Center. He’s charged with 8 counts of possession of child pornography, one count of possession of improvised explosives and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Probable cause was found during his preliminary hearing so his court proceedings will continue.
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