Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office arrests 10 in undercover pandering operation

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– On July 3, Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Section (SIS) conducted a pandering operation, resulting in the arrest of 10 men who allegedly attempted to solicit an undercover deputy.

This operation is part of the Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing efforts to combat sexual exploitation by targeting those who create the demand for prostitution and criminal activity that often exploits vulnerable individuals.

The following individuals were arrested and charged:

1 Brian Huertas: Pandering – Felony, VGCSA

2 Chetan Vekariya: Pandering – Felony

3 Jose Delgado Ontiveros: Pandering – Felony

4 Relemon Adams: Pandering – Felony

5  Adib Jaberi: Pandering – Felony, VGCSA 

6  Rakesh Patel: Pandering – Felony

7 Leonard Roberson: Pandering – Felony

8 Justin Logan: Pandering – Felony

9 Jarrod Sheppard: Pandering – Felony

10 Ashton Mason: Pandering – Felony

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to proactively investigating crimes associated with commercial sexual exploitation through enforcement operations.

To submit a tip to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, call 770-619-6655 or visit GwinnettCountySheriff.org.