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Batavia Police Detective Todd Crossett has been honored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for his efforts to identify and arrest a suspected online predator.

Crossett was nominated for the award by FBI special agent Matthew Braverman. Crossett and Braverman worked together on the Dalton Wilke case.

Wilke allegedly made contact with a person he thought was a juvenile male and agreed to meet the youngster in Batavia for sex. Crossett posed online as the young male.

Wilke was arrested in Batavia with the assistance of the Buffalo FBI, LeRoy Police Department and members of the Batavia Police patrol unit.

Statement from the press release:

Competition for the National Awards given by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Center is always high. Detective Crossett was given the award for his unwavering commitment, determination and expertise in ensuring a safer world for our youth and children    

Here's a video interview with Det. Crossett that Philip Anselmo shot last May.