Santa Maria man arrested for alleged human trafficking
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. A Santa Maria man was arrested for alleged human trafficking in Los Angeles on Thursday.
After a three-year investigation, Santa Barbara County Sheriff s Special Investigations Bureau arrested a 31-year-old Santa Maria man on suspicion of human trafficking in Los Angeles.
Detectives began their investigation back in March 2019. They found multiple victims of human trafficking victims in Santa Barbara County.
Detectives submitted their findings to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney s Office who then issued a felony complaint warrant on the suspect on May 2021.
On Wednesday, detectives located the suspect in a hotel room with an 18-year-old woman in Los Angeles.
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“Sheriff’s detectives believe there are additional victims, including juveniles, who may have been contacted in person or through social media and exploited by Crandell,” Zick said.
Anyone who may have been approached by or who has information about Crandell is asked to contact Detective Joshua Cockrell via email at [email protected] or by phone at 805.681.4105.
“The Sheriff’s Office is aware that survivors of sexual assault and abuse are often reluctant to come forward for many different reasons,” Zick said. “We have many resources available regardless of your decision to participate in a criminal investigation.”
Carpinteria boarding school teacher accused of sexually assaulting students
July 5, 2021
By JOSH FRIEDMAN
A former teacher is under investigation after allegedly sexually assaulting multiple students at an elite boarding school in Carpinteria.
The former Cate School teacher, whom authorities are not yet identifying, is accused of sexually assaulting students currently and formerly enrolled at the private boarding school. The crimes allegedly occurred on school property and while the teacher was employed by the Cate School, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
Cate is a four-year college preparatory boarding school that draws students from numerous states and countries.
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