Ninth suspect arrested in connection to undercover operation
Oct 21, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A ninth suspect has been arrested in connection an online child solicitation operation involving agencies from around New Mexico. Stephen Rittereiser was booked into MDC on Monday.
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According to a criminal complaint, a New Mexico department of justice undercover agent posed as a 15-year-old. The complaint says Rittereiser sent explicit messages and photos. The state has filed for pretrial detention. If granted, Rittereiser would remain behind bars through trial. Eight other suspects were arrested in the undercover operation.