Myla Balagtas

Los Angeles, California — Federal authorities apprehended Eugene Henley Jr., a prominent Los Angeles gang leader, Wednesday following a search. Henley, known as “Big U,” faces charges related to a wide-ranging criminal enterprise, including murder and human trafficking. The arrest occurred after a federal complaint named Henley and 17 others from the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood […]

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

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

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

Los Angeles, California — District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman is taking a strong stance against human trafficking with the recent filing of felony charges against three individuals. The cases, investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department, highlight the ongoing efforts to combat this form of modern-day slavery in California. Derran Adkins, 27, from Paramount, is

Bakersfield, California — Javonna Lewis, 26, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday after being convicted of human trafficking, pimping of a minor, and torture. The charges stem from an incident in December 2020 when Lewis forced her 17-year-old girlfriend into prostitution at the Desert Star Motel in Bakersfield.