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 ArticlesRFK Jr. Names New Members to CDC Vaccine Advisory PanelSep 15, 2025Colgate Agrees to Change Amount of Fluoride Toothpaste Shown on Toothpaste Packaging: Texas AGSep 15, 2025Secret Service Agent Placed on Leave Over Post About Charlie KirkSep 12, 2025CDC Says Experts Going to Investigate Link Between Vaccines and AutismSep 12, 2025Related TopicsFloridaPlenty of Fish