Miles is an award-winning reporter who has been covering North Texas for CBS 11 since 1996. Also arrested were Christopher Bell, 44, of Temple; Steven Gwynn, 59, of Eddy; Danny Reed, 36, of Georgetown; and Clifford Visel, 77, of Round Rock. But Jones supporters say he was set up. Under Texas law, grand jurors cannot be related by blood or marriage. Baker recently was appointed police chief in Coleman, Texas his hometown and left his job as a special ranger, though Fuchs said Baker will still see this case through. A Harris County, Texas, precinct chief was among more than a dozen arrested Wednesday evening in an undercover prostitution sting operation, authorities said. Define Prostitution in Texas A person can be charged with prostitution under Section 43.02 of the Texas Penal Code in two situations: A week later, a Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association market inspector told Baker the cows had turned up at the Big Spring Livestock Auction in Big Spring, Texas, about two-and-a-half hours away. ", Perez added that this sting operation proves that sex trafficking is prevalent everywhere. The arrests were the result of a join human trafficking operation between multiple local law enforcement agencies. But earlier this month, federal authorities showed that sex trafficking is happening in the shadows of Southlake's Town Square and Frisco's Stonebriar Mall. Baker wrote in the warrants that he had spoken briefly with the judge, whose late father, Elgin Punk Jones served as the sheriff for 28 years. Why try to catch him if it was so hard? In addition to the trafficking task force, agencies that took part in this months operation included the Arlington, Colleyville, Dallas, Flower Mound, Frisco, Irving and Midlothian police departments; the Collin, Dallas and Tarrant county sheriffs departments; and the Dallas County district attorneys office. According to federal officials in the Dallas branch of Homeland Security Investigations, one of the 46 men was Fort Worth pastor Lamarcus Strickland. "I want to thank the investigators who participated in this operation for their hard work and dedication to bring this group of sexual predators to justice," said Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner. More than two dozen children have been rescued and nearly 60 people are facing criminal charges related to online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, police say. But for weeks, the black bull continued to elude Jones and his ranch hands, even though they put out feed and water, Baker wrote. Roughly a dozen law enforcement agencies participated in the 2-day operation on Jan. 12 and 13 at the Hilton at Southlake Town Square and the Hyatt Regency near Stonebriar Centre in Frisco, Texas. Baker asked if theyd contacted the sheriffs office and Williams replied that it was above his pay grade. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. It is common practice for officers to engage in this behavior in a prostitution sting in order to gain the suspects trust and carry out the sting operation in Texas. When ranch hand Cody Williams pulled up at the barn hauling the bull, Baker was waiting. Anyone who is or who knows a potential victim in this, or any other case of sex trafficking or human trafficking or has any information regarding this or any other investigation can contact Homeland Security Investigations Toll-free Tip Line at 1-866-347-2423. And on Oct. 18, thats what he did, setting the operation into motion. Dallas police officer fired, another suspended over separate incidents, officials say, Thunderstorms roll through North Texas. Some of the conversation seemed strange at the time, Baker noted. Advocates who help women and children survivors of sex trafficking said the arrests shed light on a bigger problem. A Connecticut woman says her two 10-year-old German Shepherds, Cimo and Lieben, were shot, beheaded, and killed by a hunter from New York. He got permission from a landowner to turn them loose. Then, on March 8, 2021, a Texas Parks and Wildlife game warden contacted Baker. Then Baker got a tip on Nov. 4 that the reddish-brown cow and her calf had been captured and were penned up on the Joneses family ranch, the warrants state. A police sting operation in Texas City led to the arrest of two women on prostitution charges and 11 men allegedly seeking prostitutes, Texas City police said Monday. BELL COUNTY, Texas Ten "would-be johns" have been arrested in a joint prostitution sting in Bell County, according It's the biggest roundup from a prostitution sting operation in recent memory and shows it's a crime that's not just happening in urban areas. A high school teacher and football coach. The latest attempt on July 7 to get enough qualified grand jurors failed for two reasons, he said. W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office Texas-based Corner Bakery Cafe files for bankruptcy, We tried the chicken fried steak that (briefly) shut down Mr. Juicy, Luna Rosa opens in former Rosario's Southtown location, San Antonio congressman Joaquin Castro diagnosed with cancer, San Antonio's massive pirate-themed park delays opening date, Buc-ee's plans global domination with a proposed Wisconsin store, DPS sent at least 3,000 drivers licenses to organized crime group targeting Asian Texans. Soliciting prostitution used to be a slap on the wrist misdemeanor charge. Loving County, the least-populated county in the continental U.S., had 57 residents as of the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimate. It's well known that prostitutes walk the streets nightly in a rundown part of Northwest Dallas. Ten Central Texas men ranging in age from 23 to 77 are charged with state jail felonies 10 men were arrested Wednesday and Thursday in a sting operation He knows.. Its unknown if the two steers were strays, Baker wrote, but the judge piqued his suspicion about the black cow by referring to it as a wild cow in a text message. The men arrested also included a high school football coach and a director of operations at a hospital. Bakers conversation with the judge turned to the black bull. Baker alleged in the warrants that Medlin, 35, spotted three bulls and a heifer without markings roaming near the Pecos River in June in Reeves County. The names of the suspects were not released by federal authorities. In May, they all were booked into Winkler County Jail and released later the same day on bond. The law went into effect earlier this month. In a previous sting, we arrested an individual with body bags, duct tape and bleach in his trunk, Cruz said. The Texas Department of Public Safety and Lubbock Fire Rescue assisted in the operation, according to police. I never, never, ever had a conversation about stray cattle with the judge.. This is the second extensive commercial sex sting operation involving North Texas suburbs in recent months. WebLike many other states, Texas police run plenty of sting operations. Are you in favor of allowing Killeen residents to have backyard chickens, as outlined in a proposed ordinance? Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Dallas officials said the undercover operation coincides with the Department of Homeland Securitys Blue Campaign to highlight Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Ten Central Texas men ranging in age from 23 to 77 are charged with state jail felonies 10 men were arrested Wednesday and Thursday in a sting operation in Belton. These were among the 46 men arrested in a massive undercover prostitution sting this month in Frisco and Southlake, local and federal authorities announced. So we'll go at it from that aspect first. A high school teacher and football coach. Many prostitutes are themselves victims of human trafficking, Cruz said. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. Officers responded to more than 700 messages from 73 different people in response to ads placed as part of the sting over two days. A man was arrested in an international sting operation targeting drug smugglers. For a month-long operation, it's very representative of the vast number of people that are addicted to pornography, and what I believe is an epidemic in our country," said Jennifer Hohman, an advocate who helps women and children who have been exploited in sex trafficking. / CBS Texas. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Ten people were arrested, ranging in age from 23 to 77. One was also charged with resisting arrest. The six men identified as being from from Killeen are Jamal Davis, 23; Shawn Ginn, 37; Vicente Pereira, 47; Luis Ramirez, 32; Kevin Roe, 26; and Brian Whipple, 55. About two weeks later, Baker asked Williams to come to the sheriffs office for an interview. Amanda Brim, Lewisville ISDs Chief Communications Officer, said Monday that Morrison was placed on administrative leave when the district was made aware of his arrest, and last week, he submitted his resignation. "We had a high school teacher, who is also a football coach, we had a youth pastor," said John Perez with Homeland Security Investigations. Many prostitutes are themselves victims of human trafficking, Cruz said. Officials have not divulged names of those arrested. Additionally, one of the men received a charge of resisting arrest. The Dallas Police Department's Special Investigation Division ran an operation targeting online sex trafficking in the city of Dallas and Collin County. So that's why we have to educate. Our effort is to deter all people from seeking out this criminal behavior, and, therefore, making our County safer for everyone.. What do you think his plan was? The accused listed below are presumed innocent until proven guilty. "The victims of these heinous crimes are treated like commodities, used to make as much money as possible, as quickly as possible," Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn told Fox 4. Fuchs said the investigation is ongoing and could result in more charges. Jones called up Alan Sparks, 64, the Wheat Ranch foreman, and asked for permission to try to catch the black bull. "Giving help and support to those who are vulnerable to being pulled into prostitution rings is a great way to start to eradicate the availability of the product.". First published on January 20, 2023 / 10:14 PM. According to the warrants, the reddish-brown cow and calf and the black bull in the sting operation were taken to an undisclosed location to be cared for., Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. 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"By targeting those involved in this crime, we hope to disrupt this activity and provide assistance to human trafficking victims by getting them connected to the advocates and resources they need," said Hayes. Thank you for reading! He later learned that ranch hand Cody Williams, 31, caught the cow, according to the warrants. On Thursday, the Collin County Sheriff's Office announced its successful sting operation that took place from March 22 through March 24. 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The men looking to pay for sex responded to the ads, arrived at the hotels in Frisco and Southlake, and were greeted by police officers waiting for them. And an operations director of a large hospital network. Each of the defendants arrests have been reviewed by the Bell County District Attorneys office and all criminal charges have been accepted, the release stated. The story behind the cattle sting starts on March 2, 2021, when Special Ranger Marty Baker, 58, was dispatched from Midland, Texas, to Loving County to investigate the shooting deaths of five black stray cattle. You can reach her on Twitter at @rumpfsarahc, Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. FRISCO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) Federal authorities announced a major crackdown on prostitution that reveals sex trafficking in North Texas remains an ongoing problem. A youth pastor. Galveston police along with Texas DPS, Galveston County Sheriff's Office, and Homeland Security made 14 arrests with 16 total charges after conducting an operation to target online solicitation of minors and solicitation of prostitution. quote: Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Example video title will go here for this video. On Jan. 6, the same day that Sparks and Jones chatted at the courthouse, Baker got a tip that the black bull was en route from Jones ranch to the Big Spring Sale Barn. Additionally, one of them received a charge of resisting arrest, but Bell County did not identify which. Don't Threaten. The Wheat Ranch no longer runs cattle, Sparks said. H.B. BELL COUNTY, Texas Ten "would-be johns" have been arrested in a joint prostitution sting in Bell County, according to the Bell County Sheriff's Department. During this weeks operation, one of the defendants negotiated a price but arrived with no money. Legal Statement. The men allegedly arranged online to meet at the hotels where they intended to pay for sex, authorities said. WACO, Texas (FOX 44) Twelve arrests have been made in a McLennan County prostitution sting. January 20, 2023 / 10:14 PM Our effort is to deter all people from seeking out this criminal behavior, and, therefore, making our County safer for everyone.. Those who traffic victims are the scourge of the earth, and we will continue to target those responsible for the trafficking and those who solicit sex from them.. Each of the people arrested was charged with Soliciting a Prostitute, which in Texas is a state felony. An additional four individuals were arrested on the second day of the operation, the news release stated. The Sheriffs Department is also concerned with the potential connection between prostitution and human trafficking. The moment has gone viral on TikTok with more than one million views. The operation was a partnership with the Bell County Organized Crime Unit, Fort Hood Military Police and Fort Hood Criminal Investigations Divisions. Among the 46 men included a high school football coach, a youth pastor and a director of operations at a hospital. The Department reported that six people were arrested on the first day of the operation, and four were arrested on the second day. In an interview with NBC News, Busse reiterated the denial, saying it was 100 percent false. "There are known incidents, though many go unreported, of johns being assaulted, robbed and, right here in Bell County, recently murdered, Cruz said. "Here in Collin County, we will continue to do what is necessary to protect our children," said Sheriff Skinner. In Frisco, two hotels were used for the undercover operation by the Department of Homeland Security. The Bell County Sheriffs Department, with its partners the Bell County Some of these were teachers who have direct access to our children. HOUSTON Six men were arrested and charged after a sex sting operation last week in Harris County, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constables Office announced Tuesday. Some individuals are in custody but charges are pending.Additional names and charges are to be released. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. A youth pastor. The men had arranged online to meet at the hotels intending to pay for sex, authorities said. On Wednesday and Thursday, digital ads were posted to known websites promoting prostitution. "Our primary goal is to protect children. "Our effort is to deter all people from seeking out this criminal behavior, and, therefore, making our County safer for everyone.". In early January, they had a solid sighting on the nearby Wheat Ranch, owned by the family of a legendary wildcatter, J.J. What is a police sting operation? WebThe suicide of Bill Conradt was the November 2006 death of a local assistant district attorney in the DallasFort Worth metroplex after Texas police served him with search and arrest warrants stemming from a Dateline NBC Perverted-Justice online sting of men soliciting sex with children.. Perverted-Justice (PJ) and Dateline conducted their sting, Baker obtained a brownish-red cow and calf and a black bull and equipped them with microchips. No, the sheriff replied, hed never gotten a report of stray cattle from anyone on the judges ranch, the records state. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "In some of these stings you see blue-collar workers, executives, all types, but in this specific one, there's a number of first responders, and we expect first responders either help us in an unsafe situation, or we feel safe with them," said Hohman. North Texas is under storm risk levels 2, 3 and 4. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, in Jan. 2022, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) conducted multiple Adult Prostitution Operations and Online Solicitation of Minor Operations throughout the West Texas Region. The next day, according to the warrants, Baker got a tip that Jones and the ranch hands had previously rounded up stray livestock to sell at auction without notifying the sheriff, as required by state law. Officers responded to more than 700 messages from 73 different people in response to ads placed as part of the sting over two days. Possession of Child Pornography Possession of Lewd Visual Material Texas DPS, Michael W. Newhouse, Sr. Latest timing, chances, Gallery: Photos of 2021 I-35W pileup released with NTSB report, Longhorn Ballroom, famed Dallas dancehall, reopening in spring 2023 after renovations, Man arrested in connection to shooting death of 16-year-old girl found in Oak Cliff creek, police say. I would caution parents to take a good look at yourself, take a good look at the people that you have your children around, understand the environment in which you're letting children have digital equipment in your home," said Hohman. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Known as "Operation Home Alone", law enforcement officials used the undercover operation to target suspects believed to have been preying on young adolescents online. (In Texas, the penalty for killing a stray cow is a felony with the same possible punishment as stealing one up to 10 years in jail.). 10 men were arrested Wednesday and Thursday in a sting operation in Belton. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) In January 2022, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) conducted multiple Adult Prostitution Operations and Online Solicitation of Minor Operations throughout the West Texas Region. Baker, who declined to be interviewed, arrived to find Jones and his ranch hands loading the dead cattle onto a trailer to take them back to the P&M Jones Family Ranch. Often commercial sex workers are the victims of sex trafficking because they are either underage or were forced into the role, Dallas branch of Homeland Security Investigations special agent Lester Hayes explained to Fox 4. He said people have this "misconception" that sex trafficking only occurs in certain parts of Dallas. It's not immediately clear which of the suspects listed below have obtained attorneys. 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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Bell County residents, who suspect or have knowledge of human trafficking or are in need of assistance themselves, can reach out locally to Aware Central Texas at 254-813-0968 or can nationally report by calling the Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888, or by texting Help to 233733 (BEFREE). The game warden said he had a confidential informant whod shared text messages from Jones, including one with a picture of a $2,720 check cut three days earlier at a livestock auction in Elk City, Oklahoma, for two steers and a black cow, according to the warrants. Awareness of sexual trafficking and exploitation have grown immensely in recent years, heightened by a handful of high-profile cases. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. FRISCO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) Federal authorities announced a major crackdown on prostitution that reveals sex trafficking in North Texas remains an ongoing Alongside the Bell County Organized Crime Unit, the Fort Hood Military Police and the Fort Hood Criminal Investigations Division, the Sheriff's Department conducted a two-day sting operation in Central Texas. accounts, the history behind an article. ), Three days later, Sparks saw the judge at the courthouse and they chatted briefly about the bull, Sparks said. Awareness of sexual trafficking and exploitation have grown immensely in recent years, heightened by a handful of high-profile cases. ATLANTA: PROTESTERS CALL FOR 'VIOLENCE' AGAINST POLICE AFTER SHOOTING LEAVES 1 DEAD, OFFICER INJURED. Police arrested 23 people after an investigation at short-term rentals in Plano and Dallas. Each of those arrested individuals were charged with soliciting a prostitute, a state felony in Texas. Right? Nov. 2, 2015. MENTONE, Texas On a December day in 2021, Loving County Judge Skeet Jones, 71, climbed atop an oilfield tank surrounded by wide-open Texas desert dressed in a business suit and toting a pair of binoculars, hoping to spot an elusive black bull. Sarah Bahari, Staff writer. The arrestees of this operation are listed below: And the bull was eating his grass, he added. All rights reserved. (Jones and the other defendants declined to comment. A youth pastor was among the 46 men arrested after an investigation revealed those suspected behind sex trafficking cases in North Texas, according to a report from CBS News. On Thursday, the Collin County Sheriff's Office announced its successful sting operation that took place from March 22 through March 24. 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