Three men charged with sexual exploitation of minors in Dartmouth

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE) – Three men have been arrested in Dartmouth for allegedly sexually exploiting minors, according to police.

36-year-old Ernest Santos of New Bedford, 20-year-old Dominic Medeiros of New Bedford and 50-year-old David Dettores were all arrested for gratuitous sexual conduct with a child under 18, enticement of a child under 18 years, is 16 years old and is attempting to commit a crime.

According to officials, police conducted an undercover sting operation on September 25.

As a result of the operation, the three men were arrested.