Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers is a program that allows individuals to report crimes anonymously, including human trafficking. The program can be a useful tool for identifying trafficking activity and providing information to law enforcement. Crime Stoppers programs operate in many cities and countries around the world, and provide a safe and confidential way for individuals to report human trafficking tips without fear of retaliation. Tips provided through Crime Stoppers may also be eligible for rewards, which can incentivize individuals to come forward with information.

 

Cleveland rapper accused of branding victims in human trafficking ring
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Cleveland rapper accused of branding victims in human trafficking ring

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Authorities are searching for Cleveland rap performer accused of operating a human trafficking ring in which he branded his female victims. Dawud Sami, 42, who was born Thomas Bradford and is also known as “Officially GP” (“Officially Got Paper”), was indicted on Dec. 7 on two counts of trafficking in persons, two…

Raising awareness about human trafficking in our communities to protect young people
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Raising awareness about human trafficking in our communities to protect young people

York Regional Police and Crime Stoppers are bringing attention to the issue of human trafficking with a Canada-wide initiative to protect young people. “The basic definition of human trafficking, really, is exploiting a person that can be through force, it can be through deception, and it’s usually for financial gain. We often see sex trafficking…

Foundation that helps find missing kids is working Denver case – Denver7
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Foundation that helps find missing kids is working Denver case – Denver7

DENVER — When a child goes missing, depending on the situation, an Amber Alert is issued. However, it doesn’t apply to all families and all cases. An Amber Alert was not issued for a teen girl who was reported missing over the weekend in Denver. That was why the Dock Ellis Foundation Inc. jumped in….

Report of suspicious activity leads Waco police to human trafficking victims, $19K in currency – KWTX
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Report of suspicious activity leads Waco police to human trafficking victims, $19K in currency – KWTX

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Police arrested Bertin Lopez-Jimenez, 17, charged with four second-degree felony counts of smuggling of persons, after officers received information about suspicious activity in a south Waco neighborhood and later spotted a Chevrolet pickup with defective headlights, and a fake license plate with a sexual slur in Spanish. The arrest was made…

Fake license plate with vulgar Spanish slur leads Waco police to alleged human trafficker
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Fake license plate with vulgar Spanish slur leads Waco police to alleged human trafficker

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Police arrested Bertin Lopez-Jimenez, 17, charged with four second-degree felony counts of smuggling of persons, after officers received information about suspicious activity in a south Waco neighborhood and later spotted a Chevrolet pickup with defective headlights, and a fake license plate with a sexual slur in Spanish, according to a court…

Innocence Sold: ‘Kidnapping, human trafficking, murder.’ What happened to missing teen Sophie Reeder?
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Innocence Sold: ‘Kidnapping, human trafficking, murder.’ What happened to missing teen Sophie Reeder?

Third of four parts. It was after midnight, and her father was asleep. Fifteen-year-old Sophie Reeder slipped out of her Fort Lauderdale home wearing a short black skirt, high-top sneakers, a leopard-print coat and headphones. Her hair was neatly twisted into side buns. She took nothing with her. In her bedroom, she left a stack…

Calgary man accused of human trafficking, wanted on Canada-wide warrant
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Calgary man accused of human trafficking, wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Tevin Laramee-Watson is charged with exploiting women for financial benefit from sexual services, as well as assaulting and threatening one of his victims. Police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for the arrest of a Calgary man suspected of being involved in human trafficking. Officials with Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams’ human trafficking unit say Tevin…

Police investigate possible human trafficking at Oshkosh massage parlor
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Police investigate possible human trafficking at Oshkosh massage parlor

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Oshkosh police are investigating suspected human trafficking at a local massage parlor. Police were investigating illegal sexual activity at Xinchen Massage on N. Koeller Rd. and detained and interviewed two female employees. Police will only say the case remains under investigation and it’s working with other organizations in response to…

8 men arrested in Henrico sex trafficking operation – NBC12
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8 men arrested in Henrico sex trafficking operation – NBC12

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) – The Henrico County Police Vice Investigations Team has arrested eight men during a week-long VICE operation. The team conducted its second joint jurisdictional investigation from Monday, Oct. 17 to Friday, Oct. 21, looking for individuals soliciting or “recruiting” women to join the commercial sex trade. Some investigations revealed individuals soliciting women…

Human Trafficking charges laid in London, Ont. against Nova Scotia man
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Human Trafficking charges laid in London, Ont. against Nova Scotia man

On Aug. 28, police say they were contacted to check the welfare of a female in the area of Wellington road and Bradley Avenue. A female was located and reportedly told police she was being held against her will by a man in a hotel room. The man was found nearby and arrested without incident….