SEARCY, Ark. — Four men face felony charges after a White County Sheriff’s Office operation targeting adults accused of trying to meet minors for sexual activity, according to a release from the agency.
The operation took place Friday, Oct. 23. The sheriff’s office said the men expected to meet minors but instead encountered law enforcement.
Charles Allen, 58, of Judsonia; Gordon Michaelis, 40, of Beebe; and Dodi Diana, 49, of Maryland, were arrested in White County. Hunter Cox, 23, of Benton, was arrested outside the county by other agencies using evidence gathered by the sheriff’s office.
All four face charges of internet stalking of a child, a Class Y felony, according to the release. An arrest warrant has also been issued for a fifth person, whose name was not included in the announcement.
Bonds Set
Judge Mark Pate set bonds Monday, Oct. 26, according to the sheriff’s office:
- Dodi Diana: Bond was set at $250,000.
- Hunter Cox: Bond was set at $125,000.
- Gordon Michaelis: Bond was set at $75,000.
- Charles Allen: Bond was set at $75,000.
The sheriff’s office also said Diana, an Indonesian national, is subject to an immigration detainer for allegedly overstaying his visa.
The operation was conducted under the direction of Sheriff Phillip Miller and Chief Deputy Clayton Edwards. Assisting agencies included the FBI’s Little Rock office, Homeland Security Investigations in Little Rock, the Arkansas State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and the Searcy, Van Buren and Jonesboro police departments.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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