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Nine Arrested On Human Trafficking Charges
TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General Ashley Moody, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Of- fice and the Florida Depart- ment of Law Enforcement announced the arrests of nine individuals on charges related to human trafficking. Authori- ties began the human traffick- ing investigation after receiving an anonymous tip about an online ad offering a minor for sex.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “This human trafficking investigation began with an anonymous tip—a brave individual who saw a child in trouble and reported it to law enforcement. Because of that tip, exceptional law en- forcement work and legal sup- port from our statewide prosecutors, the victim was rescued and those responsible are behind bars.”
On May 16, 2017, the Her-
These 8 individuals have been arrested and charged in a human trafficking case. The 9th person has not been identified.
dercover sting operation that resulted in the rescue of the minor. The minor is safe and recovering at an undisclosed shelter that specializes in pro- viding trauma-informed care for minors who are survivors of sex trafficking.
Over the last two years, the minor assisted law enforce- ment in this investigation by providing details about the trafficker. The minor de- scribed the transportation arrangements to locations in counties around the state by the trafficker, all for engaging in commercial sex with adult men. On some occasions, the minor stayed overnight with the adults. Many of the men would come to the home that the minor shared with the traf- ficker to engage in commercial sex. With the minor’s assis- tance, HCSO worked diligently to identify and locate persons
as repeat customers.
The following individuals
are facing human trafficking charges in connection to the investigation: Luigi Barile, 38, Spring Hill; Matthew Christopher Doyle, 38, Spring Hill; Joseph Andrew Easton, 24, Inverness; Bryan Joseph Giguere, 36, Homosassa; James William Hancock, 67, Delray Beach; Shawn Christo- pher Henson, 39, New- berry; Latchman Kaladeen, 49, Wesley Chapel; Lawrence Edward Kemble, 70, Ocala; and Jason Michael Raulerson, 46, High Springs.
Learn the signs of human trafficking by visiting You- CanStopHT.com. Report human trafficking to local law enforcement and the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1 (888) 373-7888.
nando County Sheriff’s Office received information of an adult prostituting a minor from a residence in Brooksville. The initial anony- mous tip provided the name of the minor, the address and a
phone number. Investigators immediately identified the minor and located several Backpage.com advertisements linked to the provided phone number. Within 24 hours, authorities conducted an un-
Hillsborough Students Are Ready To Take On The World
Beginning this week, more than 14,000 graduates from Hills- borough Schools will walk across the stage to obtain their high school diplomas. Thirty-six different ceremonies will take place over 11 days, the vast majority at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Through the unwavering support from amazing teachers, ad- ministrators and support staff, these students are prepared for life as they now go on to college or a career. This past year, the district set another all-time graduation rate record of 85.8%, pushing towards the goal of a 90% graduation rate by the year 2020.
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