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ListCrawler ad leads to arrests at South River Suites in Medley, police say
Read full article: ListCrawler ad leads to arrests at South River Suites in Medley, police sayUndercover investigators used ListCrawler, a free adult ad site, to search for human trafficking victims. There was a sad case at the South River Suites in Medley, police said.
Fugitive sought after 2 arrests over prostitution network in Broward
Read full article: Fugitive sought after 2 arrests over prostitution network in BrowardA case involving local, state, and federal law enforcement uncovered a prostitution operation and after two recent arrests there is a fugitive on the run, the Broward Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday.
Police: Men believed they were meeting underage Miami girls for sex, SWAT officers were waiting
Read full article: Police: Men believed they were meeting underage Miami girls for sex, SWAT officers were waitingAnthony Infante told police officers he wanted to rescue two teenage girls from prostitution in Miami after he got caught up in an undercover operation, records show.
Detectives target prostitution on Queen of Hearts, So Sexy Escort, Platinum Pleasures
Read full article: Detectives target prostitution on Queen of Hearts, So Sexy Escort, Platinum PleasuresA woman and three men are facing charges for operating prostitution sites with a network of escorts at hotels in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, according to local, state, and federal investigators who announced the arrests Friday on cases that took a few years to pursue.
Undercover officers use online ads to set up prostitution deals in effort to rescue sex trafficking victims, FBI agents say
Read full article: Undercover officers use online ads to set up prostitution deals in effort to rescue sex trafficking victims, FBI agents sayAside from arresting Edward Walker, 46, in Miami-Dade, agents also arrested Richard Walker and Tiphani Pereira for sex trafficking in Broward County. According to FBI Special Agent Joseph Oliver, an undercover officer responded to an ad on the Mega Personals site. The officer paid $240 to meet a sex trafficking victim for 30 minutes at the Crossland Economy Studios in Fort Lauderdale, according to the complaint. Edward Walker, who is not related to the Richard Walker case in Broward County, faces a federal charge of sex trafficking a minor or by force, fraud or coercion. Records show Richard Walker also faces a charge of false statements to a federal officer charge after denying his involvement despite the evidence.
Department pays for officer’s sexual massages to arrest 4 Chinese women for prostitution
Read full article: Department pays for officer’s sexual massages to arrest 4 Chinese women for prostitutionThe women, who didn’t have a Florida Department of Health license to practice massage therapy, are facing prostitution charges. In the women’s four arrest reports, the officer reported spending nearly $450. The officer reported Huang grabbed his penis and offered oral sex for an extra $20. After the massage, Xin said a “four-hand massage” would be $80 for 30 minutes, the report said. Li, Huang, Xin and Shi face charges of practice without a license and soliciting prostitution.
Detective warns Super Bowl tourists about sex trafficking risks
Read full article: Detective warns Super Bowl tourists about sex trafficking risksMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event of the year. She said major events like the Super Bowl bring the high rollers to town, along with an increase in sex workers and those trying to take advantage of the fun-seeking crowds. This week has already been busy according to those familiar with the local sex trade. Police want people to remember it’s illegal to purchase sex and to be proactive when it comes to your own safety. “Be careful who talks to you, who comes up to you,” the detective said.
Rape survivor raises awareness about sex trafficking during Super Bowl LIV
Read full article: Rape survivor raises awareness about sex trafficking during Super Bowl LIVDuring Super Bowl week, she is promoting a human trafficking awareness campaign. The Women's Fund launches human trafficking awareness campaign. (Miami-Dade County)Before Super Bowl LIV fans impacted Florida, the state already ranked third in the nation, only behind California and Texas, for having the most reported cases of human trafficking, according to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center. Andersen had a message for Super Bowl visitors who are engaging in human trafficking: “If you come to Miami, you will be met with the force of the entire community.”Full Screen 1 / 6 Miami-Dade County launched a new human trafficking campaign. Human trafficking is real.