Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Hammond
File # Multiple
Details:
In February of 2023, the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT) conducted multiple proactive operations to identify and arrest persons for prostitution, solicitation of prostitution, pandering, and human trafficking. Operations resulted in 19 arrests, and 4 persons being provided victim services.
On February 15th, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team, led by Sergeant Jeffrey Cryder conducted a Demand Reduction joint operation with RCAHT to identify “johns” and potential sex trafficking victims. On February 23, 2023, an additional joint operation was conducted with the Lake Elsinore Special Enforcement Team, led by Sergeant Robert Thomas. Between both operations, 17 persons were arrested for solicitation of prostitution, one person was arrested for attempting to solicit sex from a minor, and one person was arrested for attempting to pander a minor. Four potential victims were identified and provided victim services and resources.
Persons arrested during the operations were:
Lanoris Brown, 44, Moreno Valley
Roberto Meza, 40, Lake Elsinore
Juan Miguel Gonzalez, 44, Fontana
Craig Yamashita, 63, Menifee
Josue Casteneda, 29, Perris
Kevin Caponera, 42, Lake Elsinore
Riaan Vanzyl, 33, Corona
Eyon Zimmerman, 29, Moreno Valley
David Currington, 71, Canyon Lake
Julian Sanchez, 27, Menifee
Saul Barragan-Lopez, 39, Perris
Javier Torres, 42, Perris
Adolfo Arandaro, 39, Lake Elsinore
Brian Glass, 33, Lake Elsinore (69 PC)
Adesupo Ososanya, 39, Lake Elsinore
Aaron Ryan Leon, 38, Upland
Zeynia Medina, 34, Coachella
Christopher Rodriguez, 21, San Jacinto (Human Trafficking of Minor)
Oscar Segura, 24, Cathedral City (Human Trafficking of Minor)
The Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force seeks to disrupt and dismantle sex trafficking rings operating within Riverside County and will aggressively identify, pursue, and apprehend those who seek to exploit those who are most vulnerable. Through proactive enforcement operations, RCAHT works to reduce future demand for sex trafficking by identifying and arresting sex buyers and rescuing those forced into sexual servitude. The team strives to identify persons working in the field of prostitution and provide victim resources rather than treating them as criminal suspects. RCAHT works with various social workers and non-government organizations to provide a holistic approach to solving the issues related to sexual servitude, exploitation, and prostitution.
If you, or anyone you know has been a victim of human trafficking, you can contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at (888) 373-7888 or contact your local law enforcement department.
For questions or more information regarding Human Trafficking, contact Sgt. Hammond at HT@riversidesheriff.org
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