MONTEBELLO — Six men were arrested following a multi-agency undercover operation targeting online child exploitation in Rockland County, authorities announced Thursday.
The New York State Police, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and Town of Ramapo Police Department conducted the joint operation over several days, deploying investigators who infiltrated online platforms where child exploitation crimes are often facilitated.
Using advanced cyber tactics, investigators identified and apprehended multiple suspects allegedly attempting to exploit children through the internet and meet them in person.
Jose B. Tombriz-Ixquiactap, 28, of Monticello, was charged with attempted rape in the first degree and attempted endangering the welfare of a child.
Yessachar D. Klahr, 51, of Monsey, faces charges of attempted rape in the first degree, attempted patronizing for prostitution in the third degree, and attempted endangering the welfare of a child.
Adrian Rosas, 33, of Stony Point, was charged with attempted rape in the first degree and endangering the welfare of a child.
Diego Patricio D. Pachar Corte, 38, of Cortlandt Manor, faces charges of attempted rape in the second degree, attempted disseminating indecent material to minors in the first degree, and attempted endangering the welfare of a child.
Nayib J. Valdivia, 33, of Ossining, was charged with attempted disseminating indecent material to minors in the first degree and attempted endangering the welfare of a child.
Carl W. Ellis, 55, of Maplewood, N.J., faces charges of attempted rape in the second degree, attempted disseminating indecent material to minors in the first degree, attempted endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.
All six suspects were remanded to the Rockland County Jail and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11 at 3 p.m.
