According to Sherriff Police, the GHOST-led sting operation resulted in the unexpected arrest of Todd Barraco. Barraco works as a part-time cop for the Vassar Police Department.
The offender had openly planned to meet a 15-year-old girl in order to engage in a physical relationship. He was arrested on the spot and charged with child sexual abuse, soliciting a child, and using a computer to commit an offense.
Former officer among 13 arrested in GHOST operation – KESQ: Todd Barraco is among 13 arrested in connection with a four-month-long human trafficking investigation. By Stephen Borowy. #organizedcrime #humantrafficking
— Monicatwit (@MonicavanDelden) March 20, 2022
Barraco, according to reports, transferred between school districts while also working part-time as a police officer. According to officers, the victims will now come forward and speak out against the predator.
He had worked in Inlay City Schools as the Dean of Students till 2014 and had worked as the assistant principal of Westwood High School in 2015. He was also the principal of Merrill Community School.
A cop in Michigan was arrested for trying to lure a 15-year-old for sex. Todd Barraco has an employment history in education where he worked as a dean of students, assistant principal, and a principal. His entire work history should be investigated.
— Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) March 20, 2022
Following the announcement of the operation’s outcome, Vassar police chief Ben Guile announced that Barraco had been let go by the department.
The Sheriff’s Police Department also advises anyone with information about Barraco to contact their local police department.
