According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, three men have been charged in an operation aimed at sexual predators for attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor.
The Downers Grove Police Department, in collaboration with other local law enforcement agencies, led the sting, which resulted in the arrest of Devonte Robinson, Nicholas Flesher, and Cameron Konter, all of whom ranged in age from 24 to 55, and were charged with attempting to meet what they believed to be a 16-year-old girl.
According to the press release, the operation began when the men responded to an online advertisement, initially engaging with a phony 18-year-old who was later revealed to be 16.
Despite this, the men continued their pursuit, which led to their arrests upon arrival at a Downers Grove hotel where the planned meeting was to take place. Each defendant faces serious charges, including travel to meet a minor, grooming, and solicitation to meet a child.
They were released pre-trial under strict conditions, including electronic monitoring and restrictions on contact with minors.
State’s Attorney Robert Berlin emphasized the severity of the allegations, declaring, “The predatory actions allegedly committed by each of these men, as they sought to have inappropriate sexual relations with an underage girl, will not be tolerated in DuPage County,” Chief of Police Michael DeVries echoed the sentiment and recognized the cooperative effort to identify and penalize such crimes, thanking various law enforcement agencies, including the United States Secret
As the community faces a sobering reminder of the threats to its youth, Downers Grove Police, along with agencies from Westmont, Carol Stream, and the DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group (DuMeg), are being praised for their proactive investigation.
The joint operation demonstrates law enforcement’s commitment to combating sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
With court dates set for Robinson on June 11, Flesher on June 12, and Konter on June 30, the public is reminded that these are only allegations, and each defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
