Overview
- Fairfax County police arrested 10 men after a six-day undercover operation called Spring Bloom that targeted adults soliciting children.
- Detectives with the Child Exploitation Unit posed as underage users on social media and gaming platforms, stated they were minors, and arranged meetings that led to arrests.
- The suspects, ages 21 to 64, face 22 charges, including 19 felony counts tied to sexual offenses involving minors.
- Most of the men remain in custody without bond, two were released on bond, and police said none worked in jobs with direct access to children.
- The operation, coordinated with D.C. police and the FBI, also served as a warning for parents to monitor kids’ online activity and report suspicious messages.