human trafficking

Salinas, California — City officials in Salinas have launched a new pilot initiative aimed at curbing prostitution and human trafficking in East Salinas, where residents have long expressed concern over safety and community well-being. The program, developed in response to rising incidents in neighborhoods near Kern, Kings, and Roosevelt streets, is structured around four primary […]

Los Angeles, California — A 17-year-old girl reported missing from Irvine was located and safely recovered after authorities arrested a suspect in a human trafficking case in Los Angeles, law enforcement officials confirmed Monday. According to the Anaheim Police Department, the investigation began on April 28 when the teen was reported missing by her family.

San Jose, California — Following an investigation that originated in November 2024, authorities in Santa Clara County apprehended two 17-year-old males on suspicion of human trafficking involving two teenage girls. The San Jose Police Department announced the arrests on Thursday but did not release the suspects’ identities due to their age. According to police reports,

Los Angeles, California —  Eugene Henley Jr., widely known as “Big U,” a long-standing figure in Los Angeles’ gang landscape, has pleaded not guilty to a 43-count federal indictment. The charges include racketeering, fraud, and allegations of leading a criminal enterprise involved in severe offenses such as murder and human trafficking. Henley, 58, who surrendered

Arroyo Grande, California – A 34-year-old man from Porterville, Henry Vincent Terronez, faces multiple charges following his arrest in San Luis Obispo County on Thursday, linked to a human trafficking investigation. Law enforcement apprehended Terronez as he reportedly planned to meet a minor for sexual activity. Weeks of investigation by the Grover Beach Police Department

San Diego, California — Mayor Todd Gloria has announced the city’s support for two state bills designed to address the escalating issue of human trafficking within the region. The proposed legislation seeks to counteract the impact of recent decriminalization efforts and bolster support for victims. Assembly Bill 63, introduced by Assemblywoman Michelle Rodriguez, aims to

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