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More than 130 people, including three from Stark County, were arrested in a statewide human-trafficking operation last week, according to the Ohio Attorney General's office. More than 100 law ...
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - An investigation and raid into an alleged Maumee brothel has contributed to the takedown of an international human trafficking ring in Michigan. “This operation has put an ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (KTRK) -- Four human trafficking victims were rescued out of state after two men from the Houston area were arrested in Ohio, according to authorities.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio has announced a new tool for combating human trafficking in the state. During a meeting of the governor’s Human Trafficking Task Force, the Ohio Department of ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A statewide human trafficking operation resulted in the arrest of 132 people who sought to buy sex, including some exchanges involving minors. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two men from the Houston area are behind bars in Columbus, Ohio on charges of trafficking and compelling prostitution of a minor. Four victims, including a juvenile, were ...
Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud or coercion to exploit an individual for material or economic benefit. The state of Ohio defines it as “involuntary servitude.” Ohio is ranked in the top ...
WASHINGTON, Pa. — The director of public relations in Washington County was arrested for allegedly engaging in prostitution in Ohio. The Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force said Patrick ...
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Jan. 28 a partnership within the transportation industry to expand the fight against human trafficking statewide, according to a news release. The partners… ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The statewide human trafficking hotline is now accessible four different ways including an app, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's office. The hotline, 844-END-OHHT ...
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - An investigation and raid into an alleged Maumee brothel has contributed to the takedown of an international human trafficking ring in Michigan. “This operation has put an ...