Monterey Park Police Arrest Alleged Child Predator
May 15, 2013 — Monterey Park Police Investigators arrested a 25-year-old male who allegedly traveled to Monterey Park for the purpose of engaging in a lewd act with a minor. Suspect Dwight Naulton Bryan, 25, of Los Angeles, was booked at Monterey Park City Jail on Saturday, May 11, 2013. He was arrested by detectives when he arrived at a city park where he arranged to meet with the victim. Investigators believe that the suspect met the victim by using internet social networking websites and texting. Due to the suspect’s use of the Internet as a method for luring victims, it is unknown if there are additional children who may be victims of this individual. Anyone with additional information about this suspect is encouraged to contact the Monterey Park Police Department at 626-307-1236.
The arrest of Mr. Bryan is the most recent in a series of several similar cases that have been reported to the Monterey Park Police Department in recent months. Arrests have been made in similar cases involving young female victims and adult males who met via social networking websites. Police investigators were successful in making arrests of the adult male suspects and obtaining felony charges through the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Parents of teenagers and pre-teen children are encouraged to maintain open communication with their children and to monitor computer and cell phone activities. Unfortunately, the Internet provides child predators with direct access to unsuspecting children and teens through e-mail, texting, instant messaging, social networking, and chat rooms. For additional information on Internet safety, the following resources may be helpful:
