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4 people from West MI arrested after Northern MI human trafficking sting
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4 people from West MI arrested after Northern MI human trafficking sting

EVART, Mich. — Four people from West Michigan were arrested after a human trafficking sting in Northern Michigan last week. Investigators with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office say the four suspects, ages 25-to-34, went to Evart Friday with intentions of having sex with someone under the age of 15. The sheriff’s office says the suspects…

Man arrested for human trafficking at Mackinac Bridge bound over to circuit court
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Man arrested for human trafficking at Mackinac Bridge bound over to circuit court

FORSYTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) – UPDATE: The man arrested for taking a teenage girl from a foster home in Forsyth Township and attempting to smuggle her across the Mackinac Bridge has been bound over to Kent County Circuit Court. Terrence Clay, 38, of Comstock Park Clay is scheduled for a status conference in Kent County’s…

‘Can’t fall in love on social media:’ Human trafficking prevention program teaches students about red flags
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‘Can’t fall in love on social media:’ Human trafficking prevention program teaches students about red flags

GRANT, Mich. — When School Resource Officer Justin Visser reflects on the human trafficking situation that was averted recently, he said he’s astounded. However, what stands out to him most is the 16-year-old’s bravery to speak up. “The biggest thing I reflect on is the strength of the young lady coming forward, and this program…

Grant High School student comes forward as victim of human trafficking – FOX 17
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Grant High School student comes forward as victim of human trafficking – FOX 17

GRANT, Mich. — A Philadelphia man is behind bars in Michigan after he tried to meet up with a teenager from Grant, police said on Friday afternoon. According to the Grant Police Department, a 16-year-old student spoke with the school resource officer right after attending a human trafficking prevention seminar at the school. “Recently one…

Man arrested for human trafficking at Mackinac Bridge while trying to enter Upper Peninsula (UP) – WLUC
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Man arrested for human trafficking at Mackinac Bridge while trying to enter Upper Peninsula (UP) – WLUC

Editor’s note: these are all stories about the same trafficking situation. Man arrested for human trafficking at Mackinac Bridge while trying to enter UP – WLUC West Michigan man accused of human trafficking Police: Comstock Park man arrested for human trafficking ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WLUC) – A 38-year-old man from Comstock Park was arrested for…

West Michigan man accused of human trafficking
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West Michigan man accused of human trafficking

Editor’s note: these are all stories about the same trafficking situation. Man arrested for human trafficking at Mackinac Bridge while trying to enter UP – WLUC West Michigan man accused of human trafficking Police: Comstock Park man arrested for human trafficking COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. (WXMI) — A Comstock Park man is accused of trafficking a…

Police: Comstock Park man arrested for human trafficking
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Police: Comstock Park man arrested for human trafficking

Editor’s note: these are all stories about the same trafficking situation. Man arrested for human trafficking at Mackinac Bridge while trying to enter UP – WLUC West Michigan man accused of human trafficking Police: Comstock Park man arrested for human trafficking Police say a 38-year-old Comstock Park man befriended a 16-year-old girl and began trafficking…