Six arrested in undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Stateline area at Lake Tahoe

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has announced the arrests of six suspects after an undercover operation targeting human trafficking in the Stateline, Nevada area. The coordinated operation was conducted by members of the DCSO investigations division, DCSO street enforcement team, and the Reno Police Department HEAT team (Human Exploitation and Trafficking).

Five were arrested on various charges on Friday, March 30, followed by another arrest on Saturday, March 31. Two South Lake Tahoe men were arrested on misdemeanor charges including engaging/solicitation of prostitution and resisting arrest.

Those arrested on felony charges:

Richard Brieger, a 25-year-old from Reno, NV, was arrested for; Attempted Luring a child under the age of 16, Attempted Statutory sexual seduction, Attempted child abuse. Bail amount $60,000.

Alec Caples, a 27-year-old from South Lake Tahoe, Calif. was arrested for; Attempted Statutory sexual Seduction, Attempted Luring a child under the age of 16, Attempted child abuse, Attempt to use a minor in sexual portrayal, and Attempted kidnapping in the second degree. Bail amount $185,015.

Matthew Hall, a 26-year-old from Reno, Nev. was arrested for; Attempted Lewdness with a child under the age of 14, Attempted Luring a child under the age of 16, Attempt to use of a minor for production of pornography under the age of 14, Attempted child abuse, and Attempted Statutory sexual seduction. Bail amount $260,015.

Edward Lin, a 44-year-old from Walnut Creek, Calif. was arrested for; Attempted Statutory sexual seduction, Attempted Solicitation of a minor 14+, and Attempted child abuse. Bail amount $110,000. He has bailed out.

If you have any information on this case, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at 775-782-9905.