Manchester Police Chief Ben Davis says they placed another alleged internet predator into custody on Saturday.
Police say 59-year old Donald Ray Linkous of Anamosa traveled to meet an undercover officer for sexual acts. The undercover officer was portraying a 15-year old, and Linkous sent nude photographs and videos to the undercover officer. Linkous had plans to take the juvenile from Manchester back to their residence in Anamosa.
Linkous was placed into custody and transported to the Delaware County Jail.
Linkous was charged with:
– Enticing a Minor under 16
– Grooming
– Disseminating Obscene Material to Minor
Manchester Police had arrested five other men over the past three months in connection to this online predator sting known as “Operation Castle”.
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