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 ArticlesCDC Awards Grant for Studying Hepatitis B Vaccine in African CountryDec 19, 2025Health Officials Move to Cut Funding for Transgender-Related Procedures for ChildrenDec 18, 2025Health Department Cuts Millions of Dollars in Grants for American Academy of PediatricsDec 18, 2025GOP Senator Asks RFK Jr. to Release Records on Child Deaths Linked to COVID VaccinationDec 17, 2025Related TopicsFloridaPlenty of Fish
