February 2025

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CA Couple Arrested: Forced Labor, Trafficking Alleged

Los Angeles, California — A Simi Valley couple faces charges of exploiting asylum-seeking immigrants from Latin America, compelling them into domestic servitude and financial exploitation, authorities announced today. Carolina Rojas, 50, and Jairo John Gastelo, 45, were arrested and indicted on counts of conspiracy and forced labor. Rojas also faces additional charges, including trafficking and […]

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Man Sentenced for Trafficking of a Minor in El Dorado County

El Dorado County, California — A man received a 16-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to human trafficking of a minor and possession of child pornography. Joshua Caleb Black’s sentencing occurred Friday, following an investigation by the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office. Black, who had a prior strike conviction in San Joaquin County for

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Two Human Trafficking Victims Rescued in California

Stockton, California — A joint effort by law enforcement in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties resulted in the rescue of two human trafficking victims and the arrest of three individuals.  The operation, conducted on January 29, involved the San Joaquin County Human Trafficking Task Force, the Stanislaus County Human Exploitation and Trafficking Task Force, and

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Massive Human Trafficking Sting in CA: 177 Victims Freed

California — A statewide human trafficking sting operation, “Operation Reclaim & Rebuild,” has resulted in the rescue of 177 victims, including 11 children, and the arrest of 547 individuals. The week-long operation from January 26th to Saturday involved 107 law enforcement agencies and numerous advocacy groups. Authorities announced the results of the operation at a

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