“Vigilante Justice: 20 Teens Outsmart Alleged Predator in a Breathtaking Park Sting Operation”
Vandenbush was lured to Nicolas Road Park in Temecula at around 4:45 PM on Friday, November 15.
At the park, he found the teen vigilantes waiting for his arrival – and they came prepared to record the meet-up. Law enforcement was then dispatched to the scene.
Vanderbush was taken into custody and booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center.
He was charged with sending harmful matter to a minor, contacting a minor for sexual purposes, and arranging to meet with minor for sexual purposes, according to the Daily Mail.
Police declined further comment on Vanderbush, citing an ongoing investigation.
The Riverside Sheriff’s Office statement continued: “The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office strongly discourages residents from conducting their own undercover investigations and arranging to meet with potential suspects.
“This action unnecessarily jeopardized the safety of everyone in the vicinity of the park.”
