A recent undercover operation proves that you just can’t trust anyone these days, even jolly old Saint Nick.
Police conducting a child sex predator sting nabbed a 75-year-old man who bears a striking resemblance to the lovable man who brings presents on Christmas, and whose legal name actually is Santa Claus. Sporting a pot belly and a long white beard, Claus posed for a photo after being arrested for allegedly contacting someone he believed to be a 15-year-old boy.
“Police say Claus had explicit conversations about engaging in sex acts with the boy and eventually made plans to meet in person in Kenner, about 13 miles west of the Big Easy, where he was met by detectives and arrested without incident,” the New York Post reported. “He was charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile and computer-aided solicitation of a minor.”
He was one of the 11 suspects caught up in the sting, and authorities say as many as 10 more arrests are pending.
“All these defendants are a danger to our youth and society,” Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley declared following the successful operation. “We preach daily about the vulnerability of our children on social media and gaming platforms, and now we have arrested a person who dresses up as Santa Claus, inviting parents to drop their young children in his lap for photo ops. This is a cautionary tale to parents and guardians.”
“Anyone who uses the anonymity of the internet to exploit children should understand one thing—we are there too. Our investigators will continue to identify these predators, build strong cases, and bring them to justice before they have the opportunity to victimize a child,” he added.
The Post listed the other arrestees:
- Jonathan Akers, 31, of New Orleans
- Francisco Amaya-Paguada, 48, of Baton Rouge
- Christopher Fava, 45, of Metairie
- Mario Herrera-Zeledon, 44, of Kenner
- Jamal Landry, 34, of New Orleans
- Carlos Lopez-Reyes, 29, of Kenner
- Michael Lousteau, 23, of Luling
- Johnny Pierre, 31, of New Orleans
- Faustino Salanicsam, 57, of Kenner
- Melvin Walker, 43, of Pascagoula, Miss.
X users responded:
Santa Claus? More like Manson Claus.
— Swann101 (@Swann101xke) June 30, 2026
Why do we allow these sick individuals to exist..they should immediately be giving the death penalty the same week they found guily
— sixteen tons (@stevej132) June 30, 2026
I hate to say it but I chuckled out loud
— Bruce (@htownastro) June 30, 2026
I knew it! All them elves running around………
— Troy Stevens (@TroyStev74) June 30, 2026
Predators always find a way to access children by pretending to have innocent intentions.
This right here is beyond twisted.
— RedPillPatriot (@RpPatriot1776) June 30, 2026
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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