3 men arrested in Ga. child predator sting, police say

Published: Apr. 25, 2026 at 9:47 AM EDT

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three men were arrested during a recent child predator sting operation in Sandy Springs, Georgia, the city’s police department said.

Man accused of offering girl $300 to go to bathroom at Aiken Target
Man accused of offering girl $300 to go to bathroom at Aiken Target

A 65-year-old Aiken man was arrested in connection with an attempted child luring incident at a Target store, authorities said.

Officers reportedly posed as a 15-year-old who agreed to sex in exchange for money. The three men traveled to Sandy Springs, where they were arrested.

The men were identified as Antonio Thackston, 43, of Tuscumbia, Alabama; Jacob Holloway, 38, of Lawrenceville; and Derrell Green, 41, of McClellanville, South Carolina.

All three were charged with trafficking a person for sexual servitude and criminal attempt to commit a felony.