08/07/2026
Protect our children !
The Miami Valley Human Trafficking Task Force (MVHTTF) has arrested a Springboro man following a months-long child exploitation investigation that originated from a tip received from an out-of-state law enforcement agency.
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, investigators arrested 63-year-old, John Stalcup on one count of Disseminating Matter Harmful to a Juvenile. Investigators also executed a search warrant at his residence in Springboro as part of the ongoing investigation.
The investigation began after the MVHTTF received information from another law enforcement agency regarding suspected child exploitation. Over the course of several months, investigators conducted a comprehensive investigation, during which Stalcup allegedly communicated online with an individual he believed to be a 15-year-old girl. The individual was, in fact, an undercover detective assigned to the Miami Valley Human Trafficking Task Force.
"Our children deserve to be protected, both in our communities and online," said Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck. "The internet has made it easier for offenders to reach children, but it has also made it easier for investigators to follow the digital trail they leave behind. This investigation is another example of the work being done every day to identify those who target minors and intervene before a child is victimized."
The Miami Valley Human Trafficking Task Force is a collaborative effort comprised of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission, (OOCIC), Butler Township Police Department, Oakwood Public Safety Department, and Homeland Security Investigations. By combining resources, expertise, and community outreach, the task force continues to identify, investigate, and dismantle human trafficking operations while providing critical support to survivors.