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NEW — A three-day child sex sting operation in Johnson County ends in the arrest of 19 men. Sheriff Duane Burgess tells us his agency, along with several other police departments, conducted the operation from Tuesday to Thursday this week. Investigators targeted people who use the internet to exploit children. The youngest person arrested was 19; the oldest was 68. Nine of the 19 arrested men are younger than 30. A majority of the people arrested are from Indianapolis, Greenwood, Franklin, Bloomington and Plainfield. One of the men arrested is from Columbus, Indiana. One of the people picked up is from as far away as Tampa, Florida. 17 of the men were arrested for child exploitation. None of the men have been officially charged. The Johnson County Prosecutor's Office will make the final charging decision. (NOTE: 13News does not name criminal suspects until criminal charges are filed by a prosecutor.) In a statement, Sheriff Burgess said: "This is a powerful example of what can be accomplished through strong partnerships. Our agencies are united in our mission to protect children and ensure Johnson County remains a safe place to live, work and raise a family."

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The moment the NFL dream became a reality for Fernando Mendoza! (AP photos)

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It’s official.. The Las Vegas Raiders have selected FERNANDO MENDOZA with the 1st overall pick in the #NFLDraft @WTHRcom

Fernando Mendoza selected #1 overall by Las Vegas Raiders in NFL draft.

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