by Decatur, Alabama — A 10-day undercover operation targeting adults who attempt to exploit minors online resulted in seven arrests on 16 felony charges, including human trafficking, electronic solicitation, traveling to meet children for unlawful sex acts, and production of child sexual abuse material, according to Decatur police.
The department confirmed Monday that the arrests were part of Operation Home Alone, a proactive Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) initiative launched after investigators saw a rise in adults attempting to contact minors on social media. Undercover officers posed as children across multiple platforms, arranged meeting locations, and took suspects into custody when they arrived.
Overview of the Arrests
Detectives reported that the following individuals were taken into custody during the operation, each facing serious felony charges tied to attempted crimes against minors.
Miguel Pedro Alonzo, 32, of Decatur
Charges: human trafficking in the first degree, electronic solicitation of a child, traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act
Bond: held without bond, immigration detainer placed
Ezequiel Francisco, 20, of Decatur
Charges: traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act, electronic solicitation of a child
Bond: held on a $100,000 bond with immigration detainer
Jarrett Manard Williams, 33, of Cullman
Charges: traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act, electronic solicitation of a child
Bond: held on a $90,000 bond
Roger Alexander McDaniel, 30, of Cleveland
Charges: traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act, electronic solicitation of a child
Bond: held on a $90,000 bond
Dominique Oneal Strong, 30, of Union Grove
Charges: transmitting obscene material to a child by computer
Bond: held on a $50,000 bond in Morgan County
Baltazar Sebastian Cristobal, 42, of Decatur
Charges: traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act, electronic solicitation of a child
Bond: held on a $90,000 bond
Jalen Jaquan Nunn, 29, of Decatur
Charges: four counts of production of child sexual abuse material
Bond: held on a $240,000 bond
How Operation Home Alone Worked
According to investigators, undercover ICAC officers created profiles posing as minors and engaged with adults who initiated conversations online.
When these individuals attempted to arrange in-person meetings for illegal activity, detectives coordinated a controlled sting at a predetermined location.
Police said,
“Additionally, during the operation, the Decatur Police Department received information of an adult male who filmed an underage child while the child was fully nude.”
The suspect in that separate case was identified as Jalen Nunn, who was later arrested following the execution of search warrants and evidence collection. Officials noted that the production of child sexual abuse material carries some of the most severe legal penalties in Alabama due to its impact on victims.
Additional Arrest Connected to Earlier Sting
While announcing the operation, police also referenced another suspect scheduled for a preliminary hearing the same day as Alonzo.
Logan Micahl Hansard, 29, of Decatur, was charged in a separate Oct. 25 sting conducted by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.
He was arrested after allegedly agreeing to pay $150 for sexual acts with someone he believed to be a 15-year-old girl. The arranged meeting took place at the Sleep Inn on Beltline Road Southwest shortly after midnight.
Hansard remains held on a $150,000 bond.
Community Safety and Ongoing Risks
Law enforcement emphasized that online exploitation attempts continue to rise as offenders use mainstream platforms, messaging apps, and anonymous profiles to reach minors. Operations like Home Alone, they said, are essential for identifying adults attempting to meet children for illegal purposes.
Officials urge parents and guardians to monitor children’s online interactions, discuss digital safety, and report suspicious activity immediately.
What Comes Next
Preliminary hearings are scheduled, and investigators say additional charges may be possible depending on forensic analysis of seized digital devices. The Decatur Police Department will continue participating in statewide ICAC efforts to identify predators and safeguard minors.
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