Massive SoCal Operation Nets 139 Arrests in Crackdown on Online Child Predators
A multi-agency operation called "Operation Online Guardian" resulted in the arrest of over 130 individuals involved in internet crimes against children in Southern California. Charges included sodomy with a child under 10, lewd acts with a child, and possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. Authorities emphasized the importance of monitoring children's internet usage and having open conversations about online safety.