2 directors of Washington Co. programs arrested in child predator sting

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - Six men, including two directors of local community programs, were arrested this week as part of a child predator sting, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said investigators conducted a child predator sting on Thursday by posing as underage kids on multiple dating apps, social media sites, and other online platforms.

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Several people reached out to the profiles and agreed to meet a person they believed to be a child for sex. The sheriff’s office said those people were arrested when they arrived at the set up location.

Six men were arrested for luring a minor and first-degree online sexual corruption of a child. The sheriff’s office identified them as:

• Sean Baba, 29, of Portland
• Henry Banegas Interiano, 26, of Portland
• Ethan Caddy, 19, of Vancouver
• Te’Vari Jenkins, 26, of Gresham
• Sincere Peoples, 21, of Beaverton
• Jackson T. West, 27, of Portland

The sheriff’s office said Baba was working as the Director of Music Ministry at St. Pius X Church and School in the Cedar Mill community. The church and school were notified of his arrest and have fully cooperated with the investigation.

Jenkins was working as a Director of Child Development Programs for the Club K program in the Wilsonville area, according to the sheriff’s office. Club K sent FOX 12 the following statement:

Detectives are concerned there may be more victims of the six men arrested. Anyone with more information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 503-846-2700.

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