– Husband wife sex trafficking charges
– Teen girls found North Highlands.
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A man and his wife have been taken into custody on sex trafficking charges after a deputy discovered three young girls in North Highlands who had been coerced into sex work by the couple, according to Sacramento County sheriff’s officials.
Arrest and Charges
The 46-year-old husband and his 35-year-old wife are facing charges of using threats or violence to force individuals over the age of 16 into prostitution and trafficking a victim under the age of 18. Both of these charges are classified as felonies, as per Sacramento County Jail records.
Bail Amounts
The arrested husband is currently being held in custody with bail set at $2 million, while his wife’s bail amount has been established at $1 million.
Potential Additional Victims
Sheriff’s officials have expressed concerns that there may be more sex trafficking victims associated with the married couple that have not yet been reported.
Investigation Details
The investigation was initiated when a patrol deputy discovered a young girl near Watt Avenue and Winona Way in North Highlands on Sunday. Upon further inspection, it was determined that the girl was a victim of sex trafficking. The deputy then returned to the same area around 8 p.m. and discovered two more girls, both aged 17, wearing lingerie near a vehicle. These girls were also identified as victims of sex trafficking.
After further investigation by detectives from the sheriff’s special investigations bureau, it was revealed that the two girls were being trafficked by family friends, who were later identified as the married couple known to the teens as their “street parents.” The suspects were subsequently located and arrested on felony sex trafficking charges, with the arrest taking place early Monday.
Court Appearances
The husband is scheduled to appear for his arraignment in Sacramento Superior Court on Wednesday, while his wife’s court appearance is set for Tuesday.
Call for Information
Investigators are urging anyone with relevant information pertaining to this sex trafficking case to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 916-874-5115 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357.
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