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State of Arkansas v. Lonnie Grant, Yanpoul Soto Lopez, Mercado Tejerina, Lance Hutchings, Caleb Hanners, Charles Stidham and Patrick Parton
Date: 10-17-2025
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Circuit Court, Washington County, Arkansas
Plaintiff's Attorney: Washington County, Arkansas, Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Fayetteville, Arkansas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with various sex crimes.
According to Fayetteville police, the three-day sting led to the following arrests:
57-year-old Lonnie Grant — internet stalking of a child
25-year-old Yanpoul Soto Lopez — internet stalking of a child and electronic facilitation of child sexual abuse
28-year-old Alejandro Mercado Tejerina — internet stalking of a child
41-year-old Lance Hutchings — internet stalking of a child and traveling for the purpose of an unlawful sex act with a minor
23-year-old Caleb Hanners — failure to register as a sex offender and electronic facilitation of child sexual abuse
33-year-old Charles Stidham — internet stalking of a child
32-year-old Patrick Parton — federal charge of attempted enticement and coercion
According to Fayetteville police, the three-day sting led to the following arrests:
57-year-old Lonnie Grant — internet stalking of a child
25-year-old Yanpoul Soto Lopez — internet stalking of a child and electronic facilitation of child sexual abuse
28-year-old Alejandro Mercado Tejerina — internet stalking of a child
41-year-old Lance Hutchings — internet stalking of a child and traveling for the purpose of an unlawful sex act with a minor
23-year-old Caleb Hanners — failure to register as a sex offender and electronic facilitation of child sexual abuse
33-year-old Charles Stidham — internet stalking of a child
32-year-old Patrick Parton — federal charge of attempted enticement and coercion
Outcome:
Criminal charges are not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Arkansas v. Lonnie Grant, Yanpoul Soto Lopez, Me...?
The outcome was: Criminal charges are not proof of guilt.
Which court heard State of Arkansas v. Lonnie Grant, Yanpoul Soto Lopez, Me...?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Washington County, Arkansas, AR. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Arkansas v. Lonnie Grant, Yanpoul Soto Lopez, Me...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Washington County, Arkansas, Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Fayetteville Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Arkansas v. Lonnie Grant, Yanpoul Soto Lopez, Me... decided?
This case was decided on October 17, 2025.