Six men were arrested this week in a child-predator sting, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.
At least two of the men worked in settings with children, the sheriff’s office said.
In an undercover mission, detectives posed as underage boys and girls on dating apps and social media, according to the sheriff’s office. People messaged the fake profiles and agreed to meet with children they believed were offering sex.
Instead, they met law enforcement.
The following six men were arrested and charged with first-degree luring a minor and online sexual corruption of a child:
- Sean Baba, 29, of Portland, who investigators said was working as the director of music ministry at St. Pius X Church and School near Cedar Mill.
- Henry Banegas Interiano, 26, of Portland.
- Ethan Caddy, 19, of Vancouver.
- Te’Vari Jenkins, 26, of Gresham, who the sheriff’s office said was working as director of child-development programs for Club K in Tigard.
- Sincere Peoples, 21, of Beaverton.
- Jackson T. West, 27, of Portland.
The sheriff’s office said the school and church programs where two of the accused men worked have been made aware of the arrests and are cooperating with the investigation.
Detectives are concerned there may be unidentified victims of the six men, the sheriff’s office said. They ask anyone with information to call 503-846-2700.
— Savannah Eadens; seadens@oregonian.com; 503-221-6651; @savannaheadens