Volusia County's Shocking Sex Sting: 14 Arrests in Three Days!

Orange City, USA - In a striking enforcement effort, a recent sting operation in Volusia County has led to the arrest of 14 men involved in attempting to engage minors in sexual activities. This operation, dubbed „Operation Travel to Gavel,“ unfolded over three days from June 5 to June 7, 2025, and showcased the relentless pursuit of justice by local law enforcement agencies.

Undercover detectives posing as children aged 13 to 15 successfully captured 14 suspects, some hailing from Volusia County while others journeyed from out of state. Among those apprehended, Moshe Josue Delgado Juarez, 25, from Ocala, stands out for a particularly severe incident where he allegedly drove his vehicle into a sheriff’s deputy, resulting in a fractured leg for the officer. Facing multiple serious charges, Delgado Juarez is currently held without bail at the Volusia County Branch Jail, with charges that include traveling to meet a minor for sex and aggravated battery. Meanwhile, Joshua Lee Walker, 45, from Lexington, North Carolina, faces charges that include using a computer to lure a child and is held on $22,500 bail.

Who Were the Others?

The remaining suspects, all charged with similar offenses of traveling to meet a minor for sex and using a computer to solicit a child, include:

• Julio Cesar Real Chavarria, 33, South Daytona
• Mathieu Merveil Kouatonou, 29, Orlando
• Niegel George Johnson, 28, Daytona Beach
• Sourab Chilakamarri, 26, Daytona Beach
• Reinaldo Ray Medina Jr., 31, South Daytona
• Carlos George Guebara, 51, DeLand
• Kenneth Leon Baldwin Jr., 39, Daytona Beach
• Thomas Edward McKee, 39, Port Orange
• Patrick James Concree, 40, Kissimmee
• Francisco Javier Jurado, 33, Orange City
• Robert Scott Shipley Jr., 26, Vero Beach
• Joseph Alan Williamson, 55, Port Orange

This operation was part of a broader initiative involving numerous law enforcement bodies, including the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Their collaborative efforts highlight the pressing need to protect vulnerable populations from sexual predators.

Wider Context: Operation Creep Sweep

Just days before, another operation, „Operation Creep Sweep,“ concluded with a dozen arrests. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office initiated this crackdown in April, specifically targeting sexual predators. A range of disturbing offenses emerged from this operation, including individuals caught using unregistered online accounts and possessing child pornography. One particularly troubling case involved a suspect filming sexual acts and sending them to his own daughter.

The list of those arrested in this separate operation includes registered sex offenders and others with serious charges related to soliciting minors. Notable individuals apprehended include:

• Joshua Jobe, 24 — Sex Offender
• Patrick Fulton, 57 — Sex Offender
• Thomas Yates, 68 — Sex Offender
• Ervin Jones, 45 — Sexual Predator
• Brian Eckelbecker, 43 — Sex Offender
• Jose Renteria, 33 — Charged with transmitting harmful material to minors
• Andres Escobar, 28 — Charged with traveling to meet a minor for sexual activity
• Darren East, 31 — Similar charges as Escobar
• Rodolfo Odio Diaz, 23 — Multiple serious charges with an immigration hold

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office released body-worn camera footage that captured various moments of the operations, shedding light on the challenging work undertaken to ensure community safety.

As these operations unfold, it’s clear that the Volusia community is rallying against sexual predation with both resolve and action. There’s something to be said for the dedication of our law enforcement agencies and community members working together to shield our youth from harm. The vigilance must continue, and the actions from both operations serve as a stark reminder of the need for ongoing awareness and cooperation in combating sexual crimes against minors.

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