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UNITED STATES On Friday, January 22, the U.S. Marshall’s Office announced that 33 children from southern California were rescued from sex trafficking and one person has been arrested. According to a press release by FBI Los Angeles Public Affairs Specialist Laura Eimiller, the Operation Lost Angels initiative began on January 11.
Eight of the victims were “of the 33 children recovered, eight were being sexually exploited at the time of recovery,” FBI officials stated. Two were recovered multiple times during the operation while on the “track,” a common term used to describe a known location for commercial sex trafficking.
“It is not uncommon for victims who are rescued to return to commercial sex trafficking either voluntarily or by force, fraud, or coercion. This harmful cycle highlights the challenges victims face and those faced by law enforcement when attempting to keep victims from returning to an abusive situation. Victims may not self-identify
By Brianna Hamblin , Wendy Wright , Keegan Trunick and Spectrum News Staff Greece UPDATED 8:44 PM ET Jan. 19, 2021 PUBLISHED 1:08 AM ET Jan. 19, 2021 PUBLISHED 1:08 AM EST Jan. 19, 2021
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GREECE, N.Y. An intense search and massive multi-police agency search is underway in an effort to find two young children abducted from their Greece home Sunday night.
“We are gravely concerned for their wellbeing,” said Greece Police Chief Drew Forsythe during a news conference on Tuesday as he described the terrifying events surrounding the abduction of Shekeria Cash, 3, and her br
By Alberto Garcia
Law enforcement officials from various agencies, friends, and family members gathered at the Chula Vista Police Department’s headquarters on Thursday to celebrate the career of out-going Police Chief David Bejarano.
Bejarano, 59, ended his 35-year law enforcement career this week and will officially retire on December 30 after having first served as San Diego Police Chief, U.S. Marshall of the Southern California Division, and finally as Chula Vista’s top cop. Before becoming a San Diego police officer, Bejarano served four years in the United States Marine Corp.
“We can’t thank you enough for what you’ve done for Chula Vista PD,” said Captain Roxana Kennedy, who this week was selected to replace Bejarano as Chula Vista’s next Police Chief, and the first woman to lead the department.
The Hunt County grand jury is scheduled to be seated Friday, before its first scheduled session of the year, during which local prosecutors will be presenting evidence in felony cases
Kentucky State Police troopers providing security at Bidenâs inauguration In Washington, D.C., 44 Kentucky troopers will assist with security measures during President-elect Joe Bidenâs inauguration on Wednesday. (Source: Kentucky State Police) By Shellie Sylvestri | January 19, 2021 at 5:49 PM EST - Updated January 19 at 6:44 PM
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Forty-four Kentucky State Police troopers will be in Washington, D.C. to assist in security efforts during President-elect Joe Bidenâs inauguration.
They will be temporarily sworn in as local officers during their duties, which include traffic control, crowd control, security at events, and other responsibilities, KSP Sgt. Billy Gregory explained.