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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — In order to fight a growing number of human trafficking cases in the state of Florida, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is now training its deputies to recognize and respond to the crimes. CCSO told NBC2 that they have made more than 20 arrests for human trafficking in the last few…
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…
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…
Two Florida men were arrested for human trafficking after allegedly soliciting minors for sexual activity on social media, according to officials. Moises Escoto, a 36-year-old youth pastor, and Joel Lutz, a 38-year-old registered foster parent, were arrested in connection with a human trafficking investigation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office said…
Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of eight alleged members of the LOTTO gang in Gwinnett County following a major investigation conducted by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Section. The eight defendants are facing a range of charges, including Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude, Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and…
A veteran school board member from California was arrested in Florida after being caught in an undercover human trafficking operation. Scott Kenneth Wooden, 60, was taken into custody last weekend and charged with one count of soliciting another to commit prostitution, authorities announced. Wooden was among 213 people authorities arrested as part of the seven-day…
Former NFL linebacker Eric Johnson was among eight man indicted Thursday in what’s being called a “major human trafficking gang investigation.” Johnson played for the Oakland Raiders from 2000 to 2003. He spent 2004 with the Atlanta Falcons and 2005 with the Arizona Cardinals. The highlight of the special teams standout’s career came in Super…
article The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office released these mug shots of individuals who the AG’s office say are part of the LOTTO gang. (Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office) GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – Eight alleged gang members, including a former NFL player, are being accused of trafficking four women and one girl. Attorney General Chris Carr says…
(NewsNation) — Authorities have rescued 24 possible human trafficking victims and arrested 213 people during the course of a seven-day investigation in Florida. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit started Operation Traffic Stop on Feb. 6. While specific details of the operation were limited, investigators said those traveling to provide prostitution services were screened by…
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