This operation netted four arrests, three of which had the intention of having sex with a minor. The subjects arrested are all from Western North Carolina and traveled at different times to an undisclosed location with the intention of meeting the minors. 

Law enforcement agencies taking part in this operation were the Cherokee Indian Police Department, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Swain County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement, Drug Enforcement Administration Asheville Post of Duty, Asheville Police Department, Hendersonville Police Department, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Jeffrey Scott Shelley of Sylva was arrested and charged with Attempted Statutory Sex Offense with a Child 11 years old by an adult; Solicit by Computer and Appeared and Possession of Methamphetamine.

Harvey William Carpenter of Hendersonville was arrested and charged with Attempted Statutory Sex Offense with a Child 15 years old or less by an adult; Solicit by Computer and Appeared and Solicit for Prostitution.

Darwin Kerry Albright of Canton was arrested and charged with Solicit for Prostitution.