Three men charged with sexual exploitation of minors in Dartmouth

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE) — Three men were arrested in Dartmouth for the alleged sexual exploitation of minors, according to police.

36-year-old Ernest Santos of New Bedford, 20-year-old Dominic Medeiros of New Bedford, and 50-year-old David Dettores were all arrested for sexual conduct for a fee with a child under 18, enticement of a child under the age of 16, and attempts to commit a crime.

According to officials, on Sept. 25, police conducted an undercover sting operation.

As a result of the operation, the three men were arrested.