Event Brief
‘Santa Claus’ cuffed in sting targeting child sex predators
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
Summary: A 68-year-old Polk County man who performs as Santa was arrested after allegedly offering $200 to have sex with a 13-year-old girl in an undercover sting.
WHO: Sheriff
WHAT: Arrest of a man in an undercover sting for alleged child sex predator activity
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
WHERE: Polk County, United States
WHY: He allegedly offered money to have sex with a 13-year-old girl during an undercover operation.
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