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Monday, February 27th, several organizations are gathering for a discussion on “Perception vs Reality” on human trafficking, signs to look out for, and answering questions the public has on the topic. Assistant Police Chief Justin Daale said that the department has been getting a lot of questions about it. Opening up to the public to…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — One of three people arrested as part of a human trafficking investigation in Hampton Roads pleaded guilty Tuesday. Police announced that from January to May last year, the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Special Investigations Bureau – Vice Unit and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations conducted anti-human trafficking operations. After an extensive investigation,…
LE MARS — “Trafficking – Perception vs. Reality” is the topic of an informational program to be held Monday, Feb. 27, and sponsored by the Le Mars Police Department. The Le Mars Police Department invites the public to attend this public awareness presentation describing what human Trafficking is, some possible warning signs, what you can…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man accused of kidnapping and human smuggling was arrested after police recovered two male victims, who were unharmed, at a gas station in southwest Houston last week. Houston Police Department officers said they arrested 27-year-old Francisco Cisneros, who is charged with trafficking of persons. On Saturday, Feb. 18, at about…
A multi-agency task force comprised of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Wickliffe Police Department and the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force arrested half a dozen people for trying to pay for sex, according to a news release from the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. Among those arrested was Eastlake City Council President…
A monthlong investigation into human trafficking and sexual exploitation in San Diego and National City resulted in 48 arrests and identification of 16 people believed to have been trafficked — including eight children, officials announced Tuesday. The investigation — dubbed Operation Better Pathways — was conducted by the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, a…
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV) – Four people were arrested after a multi-agency operation targeting human sex trafficking, the Gallatin Police Department and Sumner County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday. Over a two-day period beginning Feb. 16, the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, Gallatin Police Department, 18th Judicial District Drug Task Force, Homeland Security…
PAINESVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) -The Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, alongside the Wickliffe Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, arrested six men for attempting to buy sex. Among these men was the president of the Eastlake City Council, 47-year-old John Meyers, according to an announcement from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. 19 News…
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Phoenix police say over 300 people were arrested in a multi-agency operation targeting prostitution and human trafficking. The operation was conducted between Jan. 30 and Feb. 11 as several large events such as the Barrett-Jackson car auction, WM Phoenix Open, and the Super Bowl brought visitors to the Valley, many of…
PHOENIX — Law enforcement, nonprofits and service providers teamed up to make over 300 human trafficking and prostitution arrests during a two-week stretch that saw metro Phoenix host the Super Bowl, WM Phoenix Open and Barrett-Jackson. The multi-agency operation was conducted from Jan. 30 to Feb. 11 and was created to deter prostitution-related activities and…
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