The Bay County Sheriff's Office announced Monday the arrest of 38 people on various sex offender and child predator charges, including a captain of Bay County Emergency Medical Services.

Called Operation Watchdog, the sting was conducted over five days from Feb, 1 to Feb. 5. The operation targeted registered sex offenders who committed new violations, people who traveled to procure sex from minors and others who were in possession of child porn, a press release from the sheriff's office states.

<p>The Bay County Sheriff's Office announced Monday the arrest of 38 people on various&nbsp;sex offender and child predator charges, including&nbsp;a captain of Bay County&nbsp;Emergency Medical Services.</p>
<p>Called Operation Watchdog, the sting was conducted over five days from Feb, 1 to Feb. 5. The operation targeted registered sex offenders who committed&nbsp;new violations,&nbsp;people&nbsp;who&nbsp;traveled&nbsp;to procure sex from&nbsp;minors and others&nbsp;who were in possession of child porn, a press release from the sheriff's office states.</p>

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