Human Trafficking
Nearly 30 arrested, over 20 vehicles towed in Sacramento County human trafficking operation
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said it recently conducted a human trafficking operation that led to the arrest of nearly 30 people and over 20 vehicles getting towed. Read More.
Feds search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Miami and LA properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say
Two properties belonging to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles and Miami were searched Monday by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation by federal authorities in New York, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. Read More.
Undercover human trafficking sting leads to 11 arrests in Dothan, police say
Eleven men from three states were arrested over the past four days after an online sting operation revealed they were trying to meet juveniles for sex in Dothan, a Dothan Police Department press release revealed. Read More.
12 of 13 charges dropped against Miami Beach doctor accused of human trafficking
A Miami Beach doctor arrested last year on human trafficking and a dozen other charges involving alleged sexual activity with an underage girl pleaded guilty to only one count of custody interference on Thursday. Read More.
Man, 27, sentenced to mandatory life in prison in human trafficking of 2 girls
Cheridon Edgar, 27, of West Palm Beach, was sentenced to two mandatory life sentences for human trafficking of two 15-year-old girls in 2020 as part of the Palm Beach County Trafficking Task Force. Read More.
‘This is human behavior’: Sheriff candidate wants to legalize prostitution in Miami-Dade
‘Men weren’t buying cognac to dip their cigars in (after the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky scandal). They were dipping their cigars in vagina.’ Read More.
USF's human trafficking research lab gets nearly $3 million grant to jumpstart statewide database
The federal government awarded the University of South Florida $3 million for their human trafficking research lab as researchers work to find out the full scope of the crisis in Florida. Read More.
Armed man traveled to Miami-Dade for sex with 13-year-old, was met by detectives: Police
An armed man who traveled to Miami-Dade to have sex with a 13-year-old was arrested after police said the teen he thought he was chatting with online turned out to be an undercover detective. Read More.
AG Moody's Human Trafficking Sting - The Takedown of Florida's Most Notorious Couple
Florida's dark underbelly exposed: a couple's cruel ring of human trafficking uncovered. This article, with the help of AI technology, offers a unique take on official news releases, enhancing quality and accuracy. Read More.
Cross-country sex trafficking conspiracy brought minor to Florida, prosecutors say
A federal trial jury in Miami convicted a Texas couple for orchestrating a sex trafficking conspiracy involving a minor victim. Read More.
Polk County child sex predator sting: 7 charged, 1 on the run after undercover investigation
Law enforcement officers have arrested seven suspects and are still searching for one more following a multi-agency undercover investigation that focused on sexual predators who target children. Read More.
‘I don’t feel safe anymore’: Homestead man tried to abduct 13-year-old girl, police say
A 43-year-old Homestead man is facing a felony charge after he attempted to snatch a teenager while she was walking her dog, according to police. Read More.
Concerns over rising prostitution issue in West Palm Beach's north end
West Palm Beach Police say they're responding to more calls from people who live in the city's north end about prostitution. Read More.
Woman who left cellphone at pub arrested for child pornography after giving bartender passcode to prove it was hers
Ashley M. Lynch was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with on six counts of possessing obscene material depicting child pornography as well as three counts of video voyeurism of a child less than 16 years old. Read More.
Indian River County Sheriff's Office deputy arrested, fired for possession of child pornography
An Indian River County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Tuesday night and charged with possession of child pornography, Sheriff Eric Flowers said in a news conference. Read More.
