(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — Law enforcement arrested 12 individuals following a joint investigation to identify and arrest child sexual predators.
The undercover operation charged 12 criminals, most of whom live within El Paso County:
William Clancy, 40, of Colorado SpringsBrian George, 29, of Colorado SpringsStephen Greisen, 68, of MonumentKevin Le, 23, of Fort CarsonGeorge Mattorano, 52, of Black ForestChristopher Murphey, 28, of Colorado SpringsAlbert Rodriguez, 27, of El Paso CountyMichael Veil, 38, of Colorado SpringsChristopher Rowand, 44, of Guadalupe, TX (mugshot not available)Thomas Segel, 55, of Colorado SpringsBenjamin Snell, 61, of Colorado SpringsTimothy Tischler, 69, of Colorado Springs,
Charges against those arrested include:
Internet Luring of a ChildSexual Exploitation of a ChildAttempted Sexual Assault on a ChildSoliciting for Child ProstitutionStalking and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Nine of the 12 criminals arrested are shown below.
The summer-long collaborative effort involved multiple law enforcement agencies including the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), CSPD’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC), El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) and Homeland Security.
CSPD is the lead agency for the ICAC Task Force, which is comprised of approximately 98 affiliate law enforcement agencies throughout the state. The unit investigates criminals who sexually exploit and lure the most vulnerable victims.
