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58 Arrested In Md. As Part Of 'Operation Broken Heart' Targeting Child Sex Offenders

COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) -- 58 people were arrested in Maryland as part of a two-month nationwide initiative cracking down on sex offenders targeting children, state police said Tuesday.

The Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, made up of law enforcement officials from around the state, conducted 320 investigations in April and May, leading to 110 search warrants being executed.

Across the country, more than 4,500 agencies took part in the initiative, dubbed "Operation Broken Heart."

Among the individuals arrested are:

Allegany County

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Andrew Brock

Anne Arundel County

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Nathan Olish
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Anthony Lapaglia
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Eric Whithey

Caroline County

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James Sleasman

Cecil County

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Saul Hansen

Charles County

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Anthony Robinson

Harford County

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Sandeep Patel

Garrett County

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Jerry Kestner

Montgomery County

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Mirantsoa Rabe
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Charles Kopfstein-Penk
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Andrzej Piwoarski

Prince George's County

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Kevin Nelson
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Christopher Harris
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James Garrison

St. Mary's County

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Raekwaughn Milburn

 

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