11/01/2026
MASON COUNTY DEPUTIES ARREST 69-YEAR-OLD FOLLOWING ONLINE CHILD EXPLOITATION INVESTIGATION
In early October 2026, Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies were alerted by a civilian group identifying itself as Predator Poachers of Washington, which expressed concerns regarding a 69-year-old male communicating online with an individual believed to be a 13-year-old female.
Through diligent investigative efforts, the patrol deputy conducted a follow-up investigation that led to the development of probable cause to arrest the male for Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes.
On October 31, 2026, Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the suspect’s residence in the area of Northeast Trudeau Mountain Road to serve a search warrant and take the male into custody.
The male was taken into custody without further incident and subsequently booked into the Mason County Jail on one count of Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes.
This investigation remains ongoing as deputies continue to investigate potential additional offenses.
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office takes allegations involving the exploitation and abuse of children seriously and remains committed to investigating these offenses and holding those responsible accountable.
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