Three men arrested in Sandy Springs child predator sting
Antonio Thackston, Jacob Holloway, and Derrell Green (Sandy Spring Police Department)
SANDY SPRING, Ga. - The Sandy Springs Police Department arrested three men this week during a proactive child predator sting operation intended to protect vulnerable children.
Police catch three men in sting
What we know:
Sandy Springs police say three men traveled to the city believing they were going to engage in sexual acts with a 15-year-old child in exchange for money. Instead of a child, the men were met by officers and taken into custody.
According to police, the three suspects arrested are:
- Antonio Thackston, 43, of Tuscumbia, Ala.
- Jacob Holloway, 38, of Lawrenceville.
- Derrell Green, 41, of McClellanville, S.C.
The men are each charged with trafficking a person for sexual servitude and criminal attempt to commit a felony.
Details on the undercover operation
What we don't know:
While police confirmed the operation took place over the past few days, they have not yet released the specific location in Sandy Springs where the arrests occurred or if the men were using a specific social media app to coordinate the meetings.
What you can do:
If you have information or suspect human trafficking is happening, you can contact the Sandy Springs Police Department at 770-551-6900. You can also call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Sandy Springs Police Department, which provided the names of the suspects and details of the undercover operation in a public statement.