Two men arrested in separate internet crimes against children cases in Grays Harbor County

The Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office (GHCSO) says it arrested two men this week following separate Internet Crimes Against Children investigations.

The operations led to the booking of a 76-year-old Aberdeen man and a 42-year-old Everett man into the Grays Harbor County Jail.

Sheriff's officials highlighted the extensive effort involved in the cases. "Protecting children remains a priority for the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office," the agency said in a statement. "These investigations require significant time, dedication, and attention to detail."

The GHCSO says they executed the first arrest on Sunday, Nov. 1, locating the 76-year-old suspect on east 1st Street in Aberdeen. They say the man faces five counts of first-degree dealing in depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and five counts of first-degree possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Authorities say the man is a registered sex offender from a previous conviction.

They say the second arrest occurred on Thursday, Nov. 5, when detectives contacted the 42-year-old Everett man during a separate investigation. He was arrested on charges of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes and viewing depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Both investigations remain ongoing, with the GHCSO saying additional charges may be filed in both cases.