By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. — A weekend undercover operation aimed at protecting children has led to the arrest of five individuals in Morgan County, highlighting ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat online child exploitation.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests as part of “Operation Spring Sting,” an investigation targeting individuals accused of attempting to meet minors for sexual activity. According to investigators, the suspects communicated with an undercover agent posing as a minor and were clearly informed of the decoy’s age before arranging to meet. Each was taken into custody upon arrival.
“Protecting our children and targeting those who would prey on them is an ongoing focus for our agency,” the sheriff’s office stated. “These operations continue to succeed in rooting out individuals who are willing to engage in sexual activity with a minor.”
Those arrested include Antoriaunte Shivoughn Provens, 32, of Madison; Carlow Lamont Roseboro, 39, of Gaffney, South Carolina; Fleury Jobenson, 26, of Decatur; Kendrick Lashunn Bowling, 46; and Cordaryl Lashawn Turner, 38, of Decatur. All face multiple serious charges, including first-degree human trafficking, electronic solicitation of a child, and traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act. Authorities said Jobenson also has an ICE detainer.
All suspects are currently being held without bond pending hearings under Aniah’s Law, a 2022 Alabama constitutional amendment that allows judges to deny bail for certain violent felony charges, including human trafficking.
The operation was supported by the Priceville Police Department and the 25th Judicial Circuit. Officials say efforts like Operation Spring Sting will continue as part of a broader commitment to keeping communities safe and protecting children across North Alabama.