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Squatters Uncover Alleged Human Trafficking Ring
9 Jul
Summary
- Police discovered a trafficking ring while responding to a squatter complaint.
- Two missing girls, found under the influence, required medical attention.
- Several individuals, including minors, were found in the vacant apartment.
In Marietta, a complaint about squatters occupying a vacant apartment led to the discovery of an alleged human trafficking operation. Police officers responding to the initial report encountered five individuals within the apartment.
Among those found were two missing girls who appeared to be under the influence and required immediate medical care. One individual, identified as 17-year-old Keatron Jones, had an existing warrant for aggravated assault. Jones and another suspect, Damian Downing, have been arrested and face charges related to trafficking persons for sexual servitude.
Authorities also reunited an underage boy with his family, who had previously reported him missing. Jadon Mitchell, 18, was released but now has warrants out for his arrest for trafficking persons for sexual servitude. The investigation is ongoing.
