Middlesex County Resident Convicted in Major Fentanyl and Heroin Distribution Case

NEWARK, NJ – A resident of Middlesex County has been convicted on charges related to a large-scale fentanyl and heroin distribution network. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger confirmed that Kenneth Strickland, 57,…

Essex County Man Faces Serious Charges for Narcotics and Firearms Offenses

NEWARK, NJ – Kyrell Domnie, a 39-year-old man from Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey, is facing multiple charges related to narcotics distribution and firearms offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

Three New Jersey Men Arrested for Human Trafficking Teen Girls

TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey officials have charged three individuals in connection with a human trafficking operation involving two juvenile females. The accused are Desmond Bullock, 48, and Andrew Zeleniak, 31, both from Carteret,…

Teen Arrested for Murder of Human Trafficking Victim’s Daughter in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA – A 14-year-old girl in California was taken into custody on Monday for allegedly murdering Kendra McIntyre, the daughter of a human trafficking survivor, who was shot in South…

Tigard Repeat Offender Sentenced to Federal Prison for Transporting a Victim Across State Lines for Illegal Sexual Activity and Laundering Proceeds Through a Bottled Water Company

Johnell Lee Cleveland, 42, was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison and seven years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $32,115 in restitution to the Oregon Department of Employment.…

Nine Members of the Bloods Who Ran Major North Jersey Drug Trafficking Network Arrested

NEWARK, NJ — Nine individuals have been indicted for their involvement in a major drug trafficking operation that distributed fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine throughout Union County, announced U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger. The…

Port Charlotte Man Sentenced To More Than 4 Years In Federal Prison For Child Sexual Abuse Offenses

According to court documents, from August 7, 2022, through November 15, 2022, Welbourne knowingly possessed and accessed with intent to view child sexual abuse material that he had searched for, downloaded, and…

Suspect Arrested for Human Trafficking in North Jersey

West New York, NJ – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested a 24-year-old man, Henry Sunun Sutuj, following an investigation into the sexual assault of a juvenile female. Sutuj…

Orlando Man Charged With Drug Trafficking

According to court documents, a federal search warrant was executed on April 9, 2024, at two residences – one in Orlando and one in Ocoee – used by Pherai-Bogeajis. At the Orlando…

Oxford Man Charged With Sexually Exploiting Minor

Michael Lamountain, 41, was indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, one count of sex trafficking of a minor and four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Lamountain…

Four Men Arrested in Undercover Child Sex Sting Operation

On Friday, April 19, in Hartford County, four men were arrested for allegedly arranging to have sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police, the…

‘Assaulted All Over Again’: GOP State Lawmaker Bashes Dems For Making It Easier To Get Away With Trafficking Minors

Republican state Sen. Shannon Grove of California blasted her Democratic colleagues for weakening a bill that would make buying a child for sex a felony offense. The bill, which Grove introduced in…

Secaucus Police Arrest Newark Teen in Firearm Trafficking Investigation

SECAUCUS, NJ – The Secaucus Police Department’s Anti-Crime Unit has made significant arrests following an investigation into illegal firearm trafficking, leading to the apprehension of an 18-year-old Newark resident. Malahki E. Issac…

Sex Traffickers Convicted of Cross-Country Exploitation of a Minor

MIAMI – On March 8, a federal trial jury in Miami found Xavier Latrell Smith, 34, and Jayla Denice Welch, 22, both of Texas, guilty of carrying out a sex trafficking conspiracy…

Essex County Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Heroin Distribution and Firearms Charges

Newark, NJ – Furad Loyal, a 42-year-old resident of Newark, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 210 months (17.5 years) in prison for his involvement in a large-scale heroin distribution operation. U.S.…

AUSA Nicole DuPré Honored for Outstanding Work in Human Trafficking Case

GREENSBORO – Nicole DuPré, Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Middle District of North Carolina, has been named the 2023 Assistant United States Attorney of the Year for North Carolina by…

NJ Grand Jury Charges Two Men in Human Trafficking Case

TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) today announced a significant development in a human trafficking case spanning New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A state…

Springfield Man Sentenced for Trafficking Minor Under 14

BOSTON, MA – Carlos Casillas, 51, from Springfield, received a 220-month prison sentence yesterday for sex trafficking a minor under 14 years old. U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni also imposed…

Newark Man Charged with Human Trafficking

CHATHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office announced charges against Nafis H. Wiggins, 25, of Newark, New Jersey, for human trafficking and related crimes. Between August 1 and September 28,…

Long Island Man Charged with Trafficking of Teen

BROOKLYN, NY – On Tuesday, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the arraignment of Terrence Reid, 43, of Hempstead, New York, on charges related to the sex trafficking of a child and…

sex trafficking- Page 20