ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a sting operation netted multiple suspects accused of trying to meet up with minors for sex, some of them went before a judge on Wednesday who ordered them to remain behind bars. Samantha Clark, 35, was one of nine suspects identified by state law enforcement as potential child predators during an undercover operation.   Story continues below Crime: Break-ins at vacant ‘for sale’ homes have ABQ brokers and realtors concerned Trending: CNM will get millions of dollars for new fabrication facility if bond is approved News: Albuquerque non-profit’s warehouse burns down with donations inside Cannabis: NM cannabis industry needs more inspectors and regulation advocates tell lawmakers "So Ms. Clark, the defendant's arrest was part of an operation that was conducted here in Albuquerque on or about October 5th," said the state prosecutors.      On Monday, the New Mexico Attorney General announced the success of that online chat investigation. The state said Clark was one of the suspects who believed she was talking to a parent offering their child for sex.  "And Ms. Clark agreed to set up a meeting. She had actually, when the undercover officer asked her what she was interested in participating in, she described some violent criminal sexual activity with a 12-year-old," said the state prosecutors.     Judge David Murphy denied Clark's request for house arrest, leading to an emotional outburst. The judge then ordered police to escort Clark out of the courtroom. Judge Murphy also saw 35-year-old Mahmoud Telfah, a University of New Mexico graduate student who teaches classes at the university. The state provided evidence that Telfah sent messages to an undercover cop he thought was a 15-year-old girl.  “They engage in a conversation where they each accuse each other of being police, both sides deny it, the conversation continues," said state prosecutors.  Meanwhile, the state said Matthew Jaramillo, a 44-year-old accountant, also agreed to meet with someone he thought was a 15-year-old girl. And Albuquerque middle school teacher Stephen Phillips is accused of trying to arrange a meeting with a 12-year-old. “I do find he poses a specific danger to children in this community and that's only compounded by the fact that he's worked as a middle school teacher," said Judge David Murphy, Bernalillo County District Court.   The judge ordered all four suspects to remain behind bars pending trial.