Surprise police have arrested a man, Corey Pattakos, on multiple child sex crime charges.
On September 29, 2026, the Surprise Police Department officer arrested the 37-year-old Pattakos following an extensive investigation into alleged sexual offenses involving a minor.
During the investigation, detectives served search warrants and conducted an extensive review of physical and digital evidence. Based on the investigation, detectives identified Pattakos as a suspect and took him into custody.
Pattakos was booked into jail on the following charges:
• Sexual Exploitation of a Minor (A.R.S. § 13-3553)
• Sexual Conduct with a Minor (A.R.S. § 13-1405)
• Aggravated Luring of a Minor for Sexual Exploitation (A.R.S. § 13-3560)
• Luring of a Minor for Sexual Exploitation (A.R.S. § 13-3554)
Pattakos is currently being held on a $500,000 bond.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. As detectives continue their work, they are seeking to identify anyone else who may have been victimized by Pattakos.
Anyone who believes they or someone they know may have been victimized by Pattakos, or who has information regarding a potential victim, is encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency or the Surprise Police Department at 623-222-TIPS (8477) or at [email protected].
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