A MAN WHO’S WORKED FOR THE STATE CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT AS AN OFFICE CLERK SINCE 1997 IS ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY SOLICITING MINORS FOR SEX. BENJAMIN ANAYA WAS CUFFED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. HE’S CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL SOLICITATION OF A MINOR, SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN, CRIMINAL SEXUAL COMMUNICATION WITH A MINOR AND SOLICITATION BY AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE.
ANAYA WAS ARRESTED AFTER SANTA FE POLICE SAY HE AGREED TO MEET AND HAVE SEX WITH A DETECTIVE POSING AS A 14 YEAR OLD GIRL. A CYFD SPOKESPERSON SAYS ANAYA’S JOB DID NOT REQUIRE HIM TO HAVE CONTACT WITH CHILDREN.
ANAYA IS ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE.
