US Crime NewsPolice Arrest 23 Suspected Child Predators and Human Traffickers Through Online StingSavePrintWilliam Heagney (L), a handyman, and Manikanta Sunkara were two of 23 men arrested on sex charges in an operation in Florida. Sarasota County Sheriff's OfficeZachary StieberSenior Reporter9/28/2019|Updated: 9/28/2019Twenty-three suspected child predators and human traffickers were arrested during an online sting operation, officials in Florida said.The suspects, all men, were using online applications to try to find children, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesBirths in United States Dropped Slightly in 2025, CDC SaysFeb 09, 2026Not Clear Whether Vaccines Cause Autism, Needs More Research, NIH Director SaysFeb 09, 2026Mike Tyson Unveils Super Bowl Ad Targeting Processed FoodsFeb 06, 2026Second Major Medical Group Walks Back Support for Child Gender SurgeriesFeb 05, 2026Related TopicsFloridaPlenty of Fish
