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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.

San Jose, California — A 44-year-old man from Fremont has been arrested by the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) for allegedly operating a residential brothel. The arrest follows a month-long investigation by the department’s Human Trafficking Task Force. Zhen Wang was detained on December 20, 2024, after officers executed a search warrant at a residence

Pomona, California — A 39-year-old Houston man has been charged with human trafficking following an incident at a Motel 6 in Pomona, police reported. The arrest occurred on December 17, when officers responded to a disturbance at the motel on S. Garey Avenue. The victim informed authorities of an altercation and identified the suspect, Nicholas

Anaheim, California — Anaheim police arrested a 31-year-old man suspected of trafficking a 17-year-old girl. Taishaman Adams Arrant was taken into custody on November 21st following a joint investigation with the FBI. Authorities were alerted to the case after receiving information that a minor was being sexually exploited. Detectives located the victim and ensured her