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BREMERTON, Wash. — An investigation in another state led to the arrest of a suspected child predator in Bremerton.
Kitsap Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 64-year-old Bremerton man for allegedly attempting to solicit sex with a 5-year-old Child.
The man was unknowingly communicating with an out-of-state detective investigating attempted child sexual abuse and trafficking.
The man has not been identified and has yet to be charged.
If you are a parent, it’s important to have ongoing conversations with your children about online safety.
The FBI has a Safe Online Surfing (SOS) program that teaches young children how to surf safely.
To report online child sexual exploitation, use the electronic Cyber Tip Line or call 1-800-843-5678.
A 64-year-old Bremerton man was taken into custody following an investigation into attempted child sexual abuse and trafficking.
— Kitsap Sheriff (@KitsapCoSheriff) October 18, 2023
The man is alleged to have tried to solicit sex with a 5-year-old child while communicating in an online chat room with a detective out of state. pic.twitter.com/GhLQHAea1R
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