Internet Crimes Against Children: San Jose fire captain Spencer Parker among 24 arrested in child predator sting operation [Video]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGO) — The Sacramento Sheriff’s Office released video of a three-day sting operation centered on Internet Crimes Against Children.

Sheriff Jim Cooper with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said undercover detective posed as children 13-years-old and younger on various social media platforms.

“Suspects often directed these kids to commit sexual acts and-or ask for pornographic material,” Sheriff Cooper said.

The operation led to 24 arrests. Several were people in trusted public positions with access to children.

“Arrested a San Jose firefighter who lives here in Sacramento, a Sunday school teacher, a United States Postal service worker,” Sheriff Cooper said.

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Court documents show the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office is charging San Jose Fire Captain Spencer Parker with three felonies. Parker is charged with attempting lewd acts with a 13-year-old girl.

A San Jose city spokesperson said Parker’s last shift was …