Another Bristol, Tennessee round up of alleged sexual predators

The Bristol Tennessee Police Department released the identities of eight men targeted in an investigation of online sexual predators.

A city report said the suspects ranged in age from 25 to 47, and all of them exchanged sexually explicit messages with officers posing as females under the age of 18 including providing or asking for nude photos.

The various charges included sexual exploitation of a minor by electronic means, solicitation, and prostitution, according to police.

The eight men identified by police as suspects:

– Daniel Dishman, 40, Chilhowie
– Anthony Stasik, 29, Bristol, Virginia
– Brandon M. Castle, 29, Bristol, Tennessee
– Ryan Hodge, 41, Bristol, Tennessee
– David Carter, 47, Lebanon, Virginia
– Joseph Collins, 35, Gray, Tennessee
– Romeo Taylor, 25, Bristol, Virginia
– Timothy Foley, Jr., 44, Bluefield, Virginia

Two other operations targeting online criminals conducted by Bristol Tennessee police earlier this year has resulted six arrests, according to the office.