Shooter arrested for multiple child exploitation

The Rifle Police Department has arrested a man after receiving a tip about child exploitation activity being conducted over the internet. Daniel Moffitt, 34, was taken into custody around 5:30 p.m. Monday, according to a Facebook post from the Rifle Police Department.

The arrest was the result of an investigation triggered by a report from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) working group. The ICAC focuses on combating online crimes targeting children and young people, including enticement, exploitation and the distribution of child pornography.

Following the completion of the investigation, Moffitt was booked into the Garfield County Jail and charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a child, with charges ranging from third- to fifth-degree felonies.

The ICAC unit uses cutting-edge technology to monitor internet activity and works closely with local and national authorities to catch offenders. Its efforts are also supported by educational initiatives aimed at preventing young people from engaging in online crime.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call 970-625-8095 and speak to Detective Haley Crow.