The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and its local, state and federal partners arrested 38 people during two operations aimed at child predators and registered sex offenders, the agency said Thursday. The St. Johns County arrests came out of Operation Prey No More and Operation Final Match.
Detectives made 15 arrests in Operation Prey No More, an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children operation. The Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement made 23 more in Operation Final Match, a registration compliance operation.
Operation Prey No More
Undercover detectives communicated with suspects on web-based platforms, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The agency said the suspects offered to pay for sex, sent sexually explicit photos and videos, and in some cases traveled with plans to have sex with children. Detectives recovered condoms, sex toys and narcotics.
The Sheriff’s Office identified these 15 people as arrested:
- 43-year-old Luis Velasquez Colindres
- 38-year-old Kevin Camara
- 35-year-old Caleb Underwood
- 31-year-old Jamarius Jackson
- 35-year-old Randall Brock
- 42-year-old Quorey Horton
- 35-year-old Steven O’Quinn
- 21-year-old Colin Lalgee
- 30-year-old Carlos Varela Hernandez
- 39-year-old Nathaniel Earl Jones Jr.
- 40-year-old Kenneth Altiero
- 45-year-old Robert Magyar
- 42-year-old Toby Williams
- 30-year-old Jace Cobert
- 27-year-old Miguel De Jesus
The Sheriff’s Office did not list specific charges for each suspect in its announcement.
“When we give a child an electronic device, we’re not only giving them access to the world, we’re also giving the world access to our children. Operation Prey No More serves as a powerful reminder that the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children unit is committed to rescuing and protecting children, apprehending offenders, and educating our community about the dangers tied to electronic devices and online platforms. Parents – it is your responsibility to monitor what your children are doing and who they are talking to online. These suspects come from all backgrounds and we must stay vigilant to protect our children,” Sheriff Robert A. Hardwick said.
The Sheriff’s Office thanked the 7th Judicial State Attorney’s Office, the FBI, the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Operation Light Shine, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and the Port Orange Police Department for their help.
Operation Final Match
In Operation Final Match, the Special Victims Unit and FDLE tracked sex predators and offenders to check that they follow Florida registration requirements. Investigators served arrest warrants on people who failed to report online accounts and profiles tied to gaming platforms and dating applications, as Florida law requires.
Detectives also checked addresses to confirm that offenders and predators follow the rules of their status. The Sheriff’s Office said failure to comply is a felony.
The operation produced 23 arrests, 55 compliance checks and two absconded offenders.
Three of those arrested are registered as sexual predators: David Miller, Robert Sanzone and Derrick Speed.
The other 20 are registered as sexual offenders: Israel Rowe, Michael Litturi, Charles Call, Joshua Solana, Ronald Daniels, Carl Gansen, Timothy Coffey, Thomas Strickland, Donovan Henderson, Kelly Brooks, Steven Englehart, Stuart Hunt, Carlos Robinson, Thomas Selling, Robert Maddelena, Donald Keen, Matthew Maury, Shawn McKim, Earl Robinson III and Brian Ruffino.
Two offenders still missing
Detectives are still looking for two sex offenders listed as absconded, Richard Sawyer and Joshua Fulcher. The Sheriff’s Office said it does not know where either man is.
The agency thanked FDLE for its part in the operation. More St. Johns County news is available on our county page.
Arrests are accusations. The suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.