Two individuals have been arrested and each charged with human trafficking including other offenses after the teenage victim reported them to law enforcement.
2 People From Florida Were Arrested, Charged With Child Trafficking (PHOTO: Fox News)
Teenage Victim Of Sex Trafficking
Two people from Florida were arrested after allegedly sex trafficking a 16-year-old girl across two counties in the Sunshine State. Each of the offenders was charged with human trafficking and other offenses, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) stated they received a report from the teenage victim, that Candy Lee Holmes, 38 of Citrus County offer the victim to suspect Dourian Emmanuel Butler, 28. Moreover, Butler engaged in sexual activity with the teenager stated in the report.
According to News fox, the investigation was launched on Nov. 10 after the teenage victim told deputies between Oct. 17 and Oct. 20, 2022, that she was being trafficked and left alone with Butler armed with a gun. CCSO requested the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to take over the case since the crime occurred throughout multiple counties.
Officials said the investigation indicated that Butler coordinated with Holmes to cross from Pinellas County to a hotel in Citrus County to engage in sexual activity with the victim. Holmes and Butler also transported the victim to another hotel in Levy County and Holmes’ house. They stated that Butler engaged in sexual activity with the girl at all three places.
Both Butler And Holmes Are Arrested
FDLE captured Butler and Holmes charged with one count of human trafficking for commercial sexual activity involving a minor younger than 18 years old. Butler was also facing three counts of illegal sexual activity with a minor, one count of traveling to meet a minor for sex, and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device. Holmes was also been charged with child neglect, deriving support from proceeds, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
On February 3, Butler will be taken to the Pinellas County Jail. While Holmes was locked up in the Citrus County Jail on February 2. The St. Petersburg Police Department also helped in this investigation.
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