Human Trafficking
Florida Attorney General announces JAXPORT joining efforts to help spot, report human trafficking
Attorney General Ashley Moody will make an announcement today on how the addition of the Jacksonville Port Authority will help Florida’s continued efforts to combat human trafficking. Read More.
Suspect arrested for sex crimes involving 14-year-old
A Clermont man was arrested Wednesday for sex crimes and other offenses involving a juvenile after an investigation lasting several months. Read More.
Stacey Abrams' brother-in-law arrested on human trafficking, battery charges
Florida officials said Jimmie Gardner engaged in sexual activity with a minor before assaulting her Read More.
Authorities Warn Cartels Are Recruiting American Teens As Human Smugglers
Two American teenagers were arrested in Arizona on Friday for allegedly smuggling migrants across the US-Mexico border, the Cochise County Sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post. Read More.
Major rescue operation saves 13 children
Thirteen children, previously reported missing and identified as high-risk for human trafficking, have been rescued in a major operation in Memphis, Tennessee. Read More.
After almost two years, Vero mom found her mentally disabled daughter – 3,000 miles away
Supee Spindler had seemingly run out of options to find her 49-year-old mentally disabled daughter she’d been taking care of. Read More.
Officials confirm human trafficking cases have increased, here's what law enforcement is doing to help
If you've been following along with my North Monroe series, you'll know we've been talking about this area as a hotspot for human trafficking. Read More.
Laurel Lee’s Bill to Improve the National Human Trafficking Hotline Gaining Traction in the House
U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee’s, R-Fla., “National Human Trafficking Hotline Enhancement Act” is gaining traction on Capitol Hill. Read More.
Three charged in connection with ‘brothel network’ that allegedly served elected officials: DOJ
Three people were arrested for allegedly operating “sophisticated high-end brothels” in Virginia and Massachusetts that catered to high-powered clients, including elected officials and government contractors with security clearances, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday. Read More.
Florida fugitive arrested after Enterprise standoff
A Florida man wanted by the U.S. Marshalls on sex crimes was arrested this week in Enterprise after a multi-hour standoff. Read More.
Multi-jurisdictional crackdown leads to 18 human trafficking victims rescued
18 human trafficking victims have been rescued and three individuals have been taken into custody following a multi-jurisdictional operation in two prominent areas of Mississippi. Read More.
Florida kidnapping victims rescued from downtown St. Louis hotel
It’s scary to think of the trouble that can be right in our midst, with most of us having no idea. Read More.
Osceola County: Dozen people arrested in human trafficking and prostitution operation
Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez said about a dozen people have been arrested for different human trafficking and prostitution crimes. Read More.
Missing Miami teen leads to bust of North Georgia prostitution ring, prosecutors say
Two brothers are among those sentenced. Read More.
US Attorneys: Florida man, Two Area Women Enter Pleas in Sexual Exploitation of Minors
A man from Florida and two women, one from Martinsburg West Virginia and the other from Hagerstown, Maryland, have appeared in federal court on sexual exploitation of minors charges. Read More.
