Oakland County, Human Trafficking

Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force Nets First Arrest, Redford Township Man Charged
A 61-year-old man from Redford Township was arrested for trafficking two women, marking a success for Oakland County's new human trafficking task force.
New human trafficking task force in Oakland County nets first arrest
A new Oakland County task force focused on human trafficking has netted its first arrest, that of a 61-year-old Redford Township man who allegedly plied two area women with drugs and forced them into prostitution.
Suspect arrested in Oakland County by newly-formed human trafficking task force
The Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force has made its first arrest, Sheriff Michael Bouchard announced during a press conference on Thursday. Bouchard said that the task force is a first-of-its-kind in the county and they have partnered with the Madison Heights Police Department for the arrest.
Redford man jailed for alleged human trafficking of 2 women in Oakland County
Obviously, it was a horrendous position these ladies were in. We’re super glad to be holding him accountable for that behavior.”
Redford man arrested in human trafficking case involving two women in Metro Detroit
A Redford man was arrested for his alleged involvement in human trafficking. Oakland County Sheriff officials say this was the first arrest of the department's new human trafficking taskforce. The suspect is in jail with a bond at nearly $1 million.
Wayne County man charged after human trafficking investigation
Damon Napier is the first person to be charged after an investigation by the newly formed Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force. Napier is facing charges of human trafficking enterprise resulting in injury,
Oakland County Sheriff discusses new Human Trafficking Taskforce
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said the suspect, 61-year old Damon Napier, was arrested for his alleged involvement in trafficking two women out of Metro Detroit. Both cases took place out of Oakland and Macomb Counties.
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