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Detectives arrest man in sex trafficking investigation

Detectives arrest man in sex trafficking investigation

TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County Police arrested 38-year-old Ricardo Sawyer in connection to a sex trafficking investigation involving multiple juvenile victims. Detectives from the Special Victims Unit and Crimes Against Children Unit became aware of the situation over the summer.

Investigators reported that Sawyer approached victims both in-person and through social media. Methods included distributing pamphlets and business cards to potential victims.

While multiple victims have been identified, authorities believe more individuals may still be at risk. The police urge anyone with information to reach out to the Crimes Against Children Unit at 410-887-7720.

This investigation was conducted alongside the FBI Baltimore Field Office’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.

Sawyer is currently being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center facing several sex offense charges.

Authorities continue to seek additional victims to come forward regarding Sawyer’s actions.

Baltimore County Police Department remains dedicated to addressing sex trafficking in the area.

This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and human trafficking.

Brooklyn Man Sentenced in Child Sex Trafficking Case

Brooklyn Man Sentenced in Child Sex Trafficking Case

**Brooklyn, NY** – A man from East Flatbush has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment for the rape and sex trafficking of a minor he met via social media. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentence for Kal Kirby, age 45, handed down by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun.

Kirby entered a guilty plea on January 22 to charges of second-degree rape and child sex trafficking. Following his release from prison, he will be subject to five years of post-release supervision and will be required to register as a sex offender.

The case is linked to crimes committed between February and December 2022, when Kirby initially connected with the 13-year-old victim through social networking platforms. During this period, the victim visited Kirby’s residence, where he engaged in sexual acts with the victim and facilitated meetings with other men.

Kirby’s co-defendant, Jordan Shepard Burnham, based in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, faces charges of rape and child endangerment, with his case still in progress. The investigation led by NYPD’s Human Trafficking Squad highlighted communication with Burnham, during which explicit photos and videos were allegedly shared.