Be Proactive. Example video title will go here for this video. As Baker and other special rangers investigated, they also laid the groundwork for their sting operation. Skeet, hes not ours, Sparks recalled saying in an interview with NBC News. The six men identified as being from from Killeen are Jamal Davis, 23; Shawn Ginn, 37; Vicente Pereira, 47; Luis Ramirez, 32; Kevin Roe, 26; and Brian Whipple, 55. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. I applaud the dedication of these task force groups, including members of the Dallas Police Department, to bring these suspects to justice. On Thursday, the Collin County Sheriff's Office announced its successful sting operation that took place from March 22 through March 24. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. All rights reserved, Following a Delivery Truck? What is the biggest issue affecting Killeen? Police arrested 23 people after an investigation at short-term rentals in Plano and Dallas. NBC 5 has also learned the arrested individuals include paramedics, firefighters, a teacher and a nurse and that some of the victims targeted young children, including infants. In May, they all were booked into Winkler County Jail and released later the same day on bond. You can reach her on Twitter at @rumpfsarahc, Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. The men face charges of solicitation of prostitution, a felony in Texas punishable with up two years in prison and a $10,000 fine, When you think of trafficking, you think of streets in Dallas or Fort Worth or strip clubs, said Agent John Perez, who oversees the North Texas Trafficking Task Force, part of Homeland Security Investigations. "I want to thank the investigators who participated in this operation for their hard work and dedication to bring this group of sexual predators to justice," said Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner. Out of the arrests, 11 were charged with online solicitation of a minor, four with prostitution of a person less than 18-years-old, one charged with sexual performance of a child, and one with possession of child pornography. According to federal officials in the Dallas branch of Homeland Security Investigations, one of the 46 men was Fort Worth pastor Lamarcus Strickland. "Giving help and support to those who are vulnerable to being pulled into prostitution rings is a great way to start to eradicate the availability of the product.". The operation was carried out by about 15 officers from the Texas City crime suppression unit, the U.S. (In Texas, the penalty for killing a stray cow is a felony with the same possible punishment as stealing one up to 10 years in jail.). Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. According to federal officials in the Dallas branch of Homeland Security Investigations, one of the 46 men was Fort Worth pastor Lamarcus Strickland. Authorities say they will inform the employers of those arrested. Simonsen said the county hasnt successfully empaneled a grand jury in about a year. Busse, the sheriff, denied that to Baker. Many prostitutes are themselves victims of human trafficking, Cruz said. In June, Texas officials participated in a three-week operation, known as "Operation Lost Souls." North Texas Porch Thieves Becoming Bolder, Fort Worth Reviews Violent Crime Response Initiative, At Least 36 Dead After Trains Collide Head-on in Greece: Indescribable Tragedy', LIVE RADAR: Severe T-Storm Watch Until Noon, Powerful Storms Forecast for Thursday, The Pandemic Altered Many Things, Including Alcohol AbuseThese Are the Warning Signs. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. "We had a volunteer firefighter, a director of operations of one of the large medical systems here in the metroplex, we also had a semi pro hockey player who plays on the Allen team as well.". Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy skies this evening followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Ten Central Texas men ranging in age from 23 to 77 are charged with state jail felonies 10 men were arrested Wednesday and Thursday in a sting operation Youth pastor, coach among 46 arrested in Texas sex trafficking sting, 90-year-old woman among 100 rescued from S.A. apartment fire, Hazy mornings coming to San Antonio on Friday, NWS says, Texas chain with San Antonio bakeries files for bankruptcy, How a viral chicken fried steak briefly closed down Mr. Juicy, Puerto Rican restaurant finds new life in former Rosario's spot, Report: San Antonio Rep. 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Baker asked. "We had a volunteer firefighter, a director of operations of one of the largest medical systems here in the metroplex. Keep it Clean. Ten people were arrested, ranging in age from 23 to 77. (Jones and the other defendants declined to comment. 11:30 AM on Jan 23, 2023 CST Updated at 11:54 AM on Jan 23, 2023 CST. "There are known incidents, though many go unreported, of johns being assaulted, robbed and, right here in Bell County, recently murdered, Cruz said. Police arrested 23 people after an investigation at short Alongside the Bell County Organized Crime Unit, the Fort Hood Military Police and the Fort Hood Criminal Investigations Division, the Sheriff's Department conducted a two-day sting operation in Central Texas. Thank you for reading! None of the defendants have been indicted by a grand jury, which is the next step in the legal process. She explained that the progression of people looking at illicit mages and videos can lead to action and put even more children in harm's way and also lead to sex trafficking. Theres no question about that, said Steve Simonsen, who is the Loving County attorney and married to a cousin of Jones. Among the 46 men included a high school football coach, a youth pastor and a director of operations at a hospital. It just makes you wonder, where the hell the world is going?". After trying fruitlessly to catch them by putting out feed as bait, Jones and Medlin and the other ranch hands rounded them up in September with the help of a helicopter. An additional four individuals were arrested on the second day of the operation, the news release stated. Define Prostitution in Texas A person can be charged with prostitution under Section 43.02 of the Texas Penal Code in two situations: Bakers conversation with the judge turned to the black bull. A youth pastor. During this weeks operation, one of the defendants negotiated a price but arrived with no money. A Harris County, Texas, precinct chief was among more than a dozen arrested Wednesday evening in an undercover prostitution sting operation, authorities said. Nov. 2, 2015. During this weeks operation, one of the defendants negotiated a price but arrived with no money. ODESSA, TX (KWES) - Seven people were arrested on prostitution related charges after an undercover operation in Odessa. WebThe suicide of Bill Conradt was the November 2006 death of a local assistant district attorney in the DallasFort Worth metroplex after Texas police served him with search Baker recently was appointed police chief in Coleman, Texas his hometown and left his job as a special ranger, though Fuchs said Baker will still see this case through. Ten people were arrested, On Jan. 6, the same day that Sparks and Jones chatted at the courthouse, Baker got a tip that the black bull was en route from Jones ranch to the Big Spring Sale Barn. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Can I still get Beyonc tickets? Texas just became the first state to make a first-time solicitation of prostitution offense a felony. GALVESTON, Texas - Fourteen were arrested after a sting operation was conducted in Galveston. Operation Janus allowed us to collectively support each other by sharing resources and intelligence to catch predators in the act. BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) A prostitution sting in Bell County has resulted in ten arrests. Bell County residents, who suspect or have knowledge of human trafficking or are in need of assistance themselves, can reach out locally to Aware Central Texas at 254-813-0968, or can nationally report by calling the Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888, or by texting "Help" to 233733 (BEFREE). Bell County Sheriffs Department released the identities of 10 men arrested on prostitution charges in a human trafficking suppression operation that concluded Thursday, according to a news release Saturday. He knows.. Sarah Bahari, Staff writer. He said people have this "misconception" that sex trafficking only occurs in certain parts of Dallas. In Frisco, two hotels were used for an undercover operation resulting in the arrests of 46 men in only two days. All rights reserved. This is the second extensive commercial sex sting operation involving North Texas suburbs in recent months. accounts, the history behind an article. Awareness of sexual trafficking and exploitation have grown immensely in recent years, heightened by a handful of high-profile cases. The Solicitation of Prostitution charge is a State Jail Felony, police said. "There are known incidents, though many go unreported, of johns being assaulted, robbed and, right here in Bell County, recently murdered," Cruz said. Possession of Child Pornography Possession of Lewd Visual Material Texas DPS, Michael W. Newhouse, Sr. The undercover officers placed ads that blended in with countless others found online, according to CBS News. Authorities in Texas have arrested at least 30 people intending to buy sex and rescued a child over three days as part of an undercover human trafficking investigation The story behind the cattle sting starts on March 2, 2021, when Special Ranger Marty Baker, 58, was dispatched from Midland, Texas, to Loving County to investigate the shooting deaths of five black stray cattle. Baker obtained a brownish-red cow and calf and a black bull and equipped them with microchips. About two weeks later, Baker asked Williams to come to the sheriffs office for an interview. "I'm very happy to see those soliciting being prosecuted because if there's no demand there's no supply," said Chelsea Robertson. This is the second extensive commercial sex sting operation involving North Texas suburbs in recent months. DALLAS Twenty-three people have been arrested in relation to an online sex trafficking scheme, Dallas police told WFAA on Thursday. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. that is degrading to another person. These were among the 46 men arrested in a massive undercover prostitution sting this month in Frisco and Southlake, local and federal authorities announced. Although the names of the 46 suspects have not been released, the Lewisville Independent School District confirmed Marcus High School teacher and football coach Cecil Tim Morrison was among them. This is one of many operations the Collin County Sheriffs have conducted. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Some of the conversation seemed strange at the time, Baker noted. What's next? They can be subjected to physical and sexual assault, robbery and even murder.. What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US. Officers responded to more than 700 messages from 73 different people in response to ads placed as part of the sting over two days. WISCONSIN MAN INDICTED IN FORCED LABOR CASE INVOLVING WOMAN HELD AGAINST HER WILL FOR TWO YEARS, Although the names of the 46 suspects have not been released, the Lewisville Independent School District confirmed Marcus High School teacher and football coach Cecil Tim Morrison was among them. BELTON, Texas ( FOX 44) A prostitution sting in Bell County has resulted in ten arrests. In the past, we have heard public criticism to operations like this that amounted to this is just sex between consenting adults, Chief Deputy T.J. Cruz said in the release, but thats far from the truth.. Wheat. And an operations director of a large hospital network. Using information from informants, he expanded his investigation to include Leroy Medlin, a former Loving County Sheriffs deputy whod been fired from the San Antonio Police Department and was working as a part-time ranch hand for Jones. And the bull was eating his grass, he added. Each of the arrested individuals was charged with Soliciting a Prostitute, a state felony in Texas. Baker made it over there before they could be sold, he wrote. Generally cloudy. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, or redistributed. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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"There's thousands and thousands of ads posted every day in the metroplex," Perez said. And then the ripple effect of that is we'll catch people that are making these types of offenses. The Sheriffs Department is also concerned with the potential connection between prostitution and human trafficking. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. But earlier this month, federal authorities showed that sex trafficking is happening in the shadows of Southlake's Town Square and Frisco's Stonebriar Mall. Right? ', Greek transport minister resigns over train crash; 36 dead, Lineup announced for this years Capitol Hill Block Party, There's no shortage of salt for NYC roads, Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey reveals she still cries watching the hit movie: 'Feels like I'm living it', Temple University students march and protest to demand better safety. The game warden said he had a confidential informant whod shared text messages from Jones, including one with a picture of a $2,720 check cut three days earlier at a livestock auction in Elk City, Oklahoma, for two steers and a black cow, according to the warrants. The arrestees of this operation are listed below: These were among the 46 men arrested in a massive The people charged as a result of this operation preyed on some of our most vulnerable, our children. Hohman said it's important for people to be educated on the topic to protect themselves and their children. The Department reported that six people were arrested on the first day of the operation, and four were arrested on the second day. WebLike many other states, Texas police run plenty of sting operations. Jones sold the cattle at auction in New Mexico and sent the money to a boys ranch in Amarillo, according to the warrants. person will not be tolerated. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Bell County residents, who suspect or have knowledge of human trafficking or are in need of assistance themselves, can reach out locally to Aware Central Texas at 254-813-0968 or can nationally report by calling the Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888, or by texting Help to 233733 (BEFREE). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, But what do they mean? The accused listed below are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is common practice for officers to engage in this behavior in a prostitution sting in order to gain the suspects trust and carry out the sting operation in Texas. Those arrested also included a volunteer firefighter, a semi-professional hockey player, and the director of operations for a large hospital network in Texas. Authorities in Texas have arrested nearly 50 people, including one high school teacher and a youth pastor, as part of a sting operation aimed at combatting sex trafficking. You go ahead., Alvarado, Jones ranch hand, roped the bull in a pasture and helped load him into a trailer. When ranch hand Cody Williams pulled up at the barn hauling the bull, Baker was waiting. Example video title will go here for this video. So we'll go at it from that aspect first. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Baker wrote in the warrant that Jones told him during the interview at the sheriffs office that his understanding of the estray law is that if cattle are not marked, anyone can claim them., Jones told Baker the sheriff had given him permission to take strays to sale as long as they werent marked or branded. Officials have not divulged names of those arrested. According to the warrants, the reddish-brown cow and calf and the black bull in the sting operation were taken to an undisclosed location to be cared for., Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. Officers then responded to more than 700 messages from 73 different people in response to the ads over two days. The Bell County Sheriffs Department, with its partners the Bell County Organized Crime Unit, th Texas law enforcement worked to uncover a huge prostitute sting of 46 community men. The operation coincided with the Department of Homeland Securitys Blue Campaign to highlight Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which is January. No, the sheriff replied, hed never gotten a report of stray cattle from anyone on the judges ranch, the records state. Fort Worth youth pastor Lamarcus Strickland was also arrested, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office. It also allowed us to recover children and protect them from further harm, said FBI Dallas Acting Special Agent in Charge James J. Dwyer. Courtesy photo. Men looking to pay for sex who responded to the undercover adds arrived at the hotels in Frisco and Southlake only to find police waiting for them. The operation was a partnership with the Bell County Organized Crime Unit, Fort Hood Military Police and Fort Hood Criminal Investigations Divisions. In an interview with NBC News, Busse reiterated the denial, saying it was 100 percent false. Awareness of sexual trafficking and exploitation have grown immensely in recent years, heightened by a handful of high-profile cases. I wasn't a BeyHive member. The Texas Department of Public Safety and Lubbock Fire Rescue assisted in the operation, according to police. ", Perez added that this sting operation proves that sex trafficking is prevalent everywhere. Are you in favor of allowing Killeen residents to have backyard chickens, as outlined in a proposed ordinance? Scott Wooden was arrested on Feb. 11 during a prostitution sting operation conducted by the Polk County Sheriffs Department. However, Perez said, "In reality, it's not. Ten Central Texas men ranging in age from 23 to 77 are charged with state jail felonies 10 men were arrested Wednesday and Thursday in a sting operation in Belton. Forty-six men who included a high school football coach, a youth pastor and a director of operations at a hospital were recently arrested during a multi-agency operation targeting the demand for commercial sex in North Texas, a federal agency announced on Friday. 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