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By the People, for the People
Man Arrested in Sting Operation Targeting Adults Seeking Inappropriate Contact with Minors
48-year-old Baxter County resident Kenny Ray Slack faces charges after being caught in a sting by 'Bikers Against Predators' group.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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A sting operation run by an Indiana-based group called 'Bikers Against Predators' has resulted in the arrest of 48-year-old Kenny Ray Slack from Baxter County, Arkansas. Slack has been charged with three counts of sexual solicitation of a minor after allegedly communicating in a sexual manner with individuals he believed were underage females.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and vigilante groups to identify and apprehend adults seeking inappropriate contact with minors online. It also raises questions about the legality and ethics of sting operations conducted by private citizen groups rather than law enforcement.
The details
According to the Baxter County Sheriff's Office, the 'Bikers Against Predators' group had set up 'decoy juvenile accounts' online to gather evidence on individuals communicating with who they thought were underage females. Slack's messaging with the decoys allegedly started on June 8 last year and continued until late July. Representatives from the group provided investigators with audio and visual recordings of Slack's contacts. At one point, Slack is claimed to have said he planned to drive to Indiana and bring the female juveniles back to Arkansas so they 'could be a happy family', though he has since claimed he had no intention of making that trip. The probable cause affidavit alleges that Slack's messages to the decoys contained 'many sexual advances' and that it was apparent from the content that he knew the females were juveniles.
- Slack's messaging with the decoys started on June 8, 2025.
- Slack's messaging with the decoys continued until late July, 2025.
- Slack was arrested on January 21, 2026.
- Slack made his first court appearance on February 2, 2026 and pled not guilty.
- Slack is scheduled to appear in court again on April 13, 2026 for a status update.
The players
Kenny Ray Slack
A 48-year-old resident of Baxter County, Arkansas who has been charged with three counts of sexual solicitation of a minor.
Bikers Against Predators
An Indiana-based non-profit group that conducted the sting operation that led to Slack's arrest.
Baxter County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that investigated the case against Slack based on evidence provided by Bikers Against Predators.
What they’re saying
“At one time, Slack is claimed to have said he planned to drive to Indiana and bring the female juveniles back to Arkansas so they 'could be a happy family.'”
— Kenny Ray Slack (Baxter County Sheriff's Office)
“Slack has since claimed he had no intention of making that trip.”
— Kenny Ray Slack (Baxter County Sheriff's Office)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on April 13 whether to allow Slack to be released on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and citizen groups to identify and apprehend adults seeking inappropriate contact with minors online. It raises important questions about the legality and ethics of sting operations conducted by private groups rather than law enforcement.
