Fort Pierce man accused of sexual battery, human trafficking of 12-year-old girl

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A 58-year-old man faces multiple charges in connection with the human trafficking of a 12-year-old girl, police said.

The suspect, Randy Levon Works, was arrested Wednesday by Fort Pierce police and detectives with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office.

Detectives said they began their investigation into Works after a missing 12-year-old girl was found in early September. They believed she was the victim of sexual battery and possibly human trafficking.