Waiting for justice: Teen trafficked by a man she met on Tinder
As online recruitment and exploitation of child sex trafficking victims rise, Washington may need to pass legislation for exploited minors seeking justice. It started as a way to get her mind off things. Hannah Power was 16 when she first saw Max—one face among a sea of adult men that she scanned on her phone […]
San José police seek help in human trafficking case involving Seattle man
SAN JOSE, Cali.—San José Special Operations M.E.R.G.E. Unit, METRO Unit, and VCET Unit, arrested Rashan Fellows, 42, of Seattle, on Monday, July 8, on suspicion of commercial sex trafficking. San José police are seeking public’s help with their case. On June 1, 2024, Detectives with the San José Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) began […]
US Marshals capture Washington couple wanted for murder and child rape, five children rescued
March 31, 2023—Today, the U.S. Marshal Service announced the capture and arrest of a Washington couple who fled to Mexico and are on its “15 Most Wanted” fugitives list. During the capture, five missing children from Washington state were also rescued. The U.S. Marshals were offering an award up to $25,000 each for information leading […]
Pimp convicted in Everett sex trafficking case
Everett, Wash. – The Everett Police was part of a “John Sting” that led to an April 12 conviction of 32 year-old Bernard Gordon on four counts of promoting prostitution and leading organized crime. Support for the case was provided by Everett patrol officers, the Anti-Crime Team, the Snohomish County Drug Task Force, the King […]
