COCAINE, SEX LISTED AMONG WEB SITE'S CLASSIFIED ADS

At www.classifieds2000.com, a popular Web site for free classified
ads, the items for sale include Beanie Babies, blenders and used cars.

Cocaine and sex have also been offered and solicited through the site
- - until Seattle police busted a Bothell couple Friday.

Yesterday, a judge ordered a $100,000 cash-only bail for the 36-
year-old ((age)) Bothell man, who was held for investigation of
third-degree child molestation; patronizing a juvenile prostitute;
dealing in and possessing child pornography; luring; sexual
exploitation of a minor; communicating with a minor for immoral
purposes; and drug and weapon charges.

Bail was also set at $20,000 for the man's 34-year-old ((age)) wife,
who was being held for investigation of a drug charge and unlawful
possession of a firearm.

Police Vice Lt. Joe Ayco said the three-month investigation that lead
to the arrests began with a complaint about one of three Internet ads.

According to police records, one ad read: "Do you like cocaine? Are
you young and short and petite? Do you have a kill (sic) body? What
would you do to me for some cocaine?"

Using an Internet identity of "bigdaddy38," detectives began
corresponding with the man. At the same time, the guardian of a 15-
year-old Seattle girl told police he suspected that a man who had been
e-mailing the girl and had taken sexually explicit photos of her.
Police are investigating the Bothell man in that incident.

Ayco said detectives were still investigating the possibility of other
victims. Over the weekend, detectives seized a computer, camera
equipment, videotape and a small amount of suspected marijuana from
the couple's home and business in Federal Way.

Checked-by: Rich O'Grady