Police arrest 2 men in a civilian pedophile sting operation incident in Branson, Mo.

BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) - Police arrested two men in connection with a civilian pedophile sting operation in Branson.

Joshua Teague faces charges of trying to entice a child under 15 years old and attempting to make child sex abuse material.

Alex Rosen faces harassment, trespassing, and disturbing the peace charges.

Investigators say someone with the group “Predator Poachers” posed as a 13-year-old and messaged Teague. Investigators say Teague admitted to requesting nude photos from someone he thought was the teenager.

Police arrested Rosen for actions at the confrontation. Investigators say he screamed at patrons and employees at a business where Teague worked when confronting him.

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