Update: Suspect in child exploitation case is former law enforcement lieutenant

Update: Suspect in child exploitation case is former law enforcement lieutenant

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa Police Department has arrested two people in connection with an exploitation case involving a teenage girl. Ron Inge, 72, has been charged with Child Grooming. Heather Russell, 34, has been charged with Solicitation of Prostitution/Other Payor Person Under 18. According to a news release, on February 26, officers learned of a situation between Russell and Inge in which Russell was accused of trying to extor…

Retired Odessa PD lieutenant, mother arrested in teenage sexual exploitation case in Odessa

Two people were arrested on Feb. 26 in relation to a teenage sexual exploitation case in Odessa.

Mother, Elderly Man Arrested in Child Sex-for-Money Scheme in Odessa – Texas Herald News – Texas News, covers news and events in Houston, Austin, West Texas

The Odessa Police Department has arrested 34-year-old Heather Nicole Russell and 72-year-old Ronnie “Ron” Clinton Inge in connection with an ongoing child exploitation investigation.   On February 26, 2024, the Odessa Police Department initiated an investigation after Ron Inge reported that Heather Russell was “extorting” him for money. Inge stated that he and Russell had been acquainted for some time and that Russell had already taken over $4,0…

WEST HAVEN, UTAH- A suspect was arrested for aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor in West Haven, according to the Weber County Sheriff's Office. Officials received a cyber clue from an online photo editing app involving suspected child sexual abuse (CSAM) material. During the investigation, detectives discovered that the account had multiple CSAM files manufactured by the account holder. Detectives were able to identify the account holder a…