Man legally named ‘Santa Claus’ arrested in child predator sting
Police say the 75-year-old man used a dating app to arrange a meeting with an undercover detective posing as a 15-year-old boy.
- A 75-year-old man legally named Santa Claus was arrested June 26 in Kenner on charges of computer-aided solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with a juvenile after using a dating application to contact an undercover detective posing as a 15-year-old boy.
- The Kenner Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division ICAC/Cyber Crimes Unit conducted an undercover operation over the weekend targeting people accused of attempting to exploit children online, resulting in 11 arrests, 10 outstanding warrants and 37 criminal charges.
- Investigators allege Claus discussed engaging in sexual acts with the undercover detective before arranging an in-person meeting, where detectives arrested him without incident; police noted his physical appearance indicated he took on a Santa Claus persona.
- Claus was booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center with bond set at $20,000 on each charge; Police Chief Keith Conley warned that such defendants pose a danger to children on social media and gaming platforms.
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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 …
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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 …
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