A human trafficking sting in Ohio led to the arrest of eight males who allegedly tried to purchase intercourse.
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Final week, a joint sting operation by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Process Power and the Steubenville Police Division resulted within the arrest of a number of males who tried to purchase intercourse, together with one who sought sexual conduct with a minor.
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The operation was carried out on Oct. 7 and eight and focused the demand for human trafficking in Steubenville, Ohio, in accordance with a launch from the workplace of Ohio Legal professional Common Dave Yost.
“We’ve mentioned it many occasions and can repeat it till the message resonates: Don’t purchase intercourse in Ohio!” Yost mentioned. “We’re dedicated to going after those that gasoline the exploitation of human beings by trafficking.”
Charles Shifflett, 51, of Follansbee, West Virginia, was arrested after allegedly looking for to have intercourse with a minor.
He’s dealing with three felony expenses of compelling prostitution (third-degree), tried illegal sexual conduct (fourth-degree), and possessing legal instruments (fifth-degree).
Justin Sabo, 38, of St. Clairsville, was charged with selling prostitution (a fourth-degree felony) after allegedly arranging for a possible sufferer to have intercourse with an secret agent.
The six different males who have been arrested face misdemeanor expenses of partaking in prostitution and possessing legal instruments:
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Kenneth D. Anderson, 29, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
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John Denk, 45, Allison Park, Pennsylvania
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Richard Matve, 65, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
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Jerrod Rhine, 45, Toronto, Ohio
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Jeffrey Romey, 61, Wintersville, Ohio
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John Williams, 38, Wheeling, West Virginia
The joint operation was the second between the duty power and the Steubenville Police Division.
“It’s critical that we proceed to work collectively and commit our time, effort, and sources to fight human trafficking,” Steubenville Police Chief Ken Anderson mentioned. “These operations not solely maintain the suspects who perpetrate these crimes accountable for his or her actions, however in addition they increase consciousness of the continuing subject throughout our state.”
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