Kings Sheriff's, local agencies combat human trafficking and child exploitation

According to the Kings County Sheriff’s Office, human trafficking and child exploitation is a growing issue, requiring hard work and constant attention. Local law enforcement officials say trafficking can take place in any community, regardless of its size or location.

During the vast operation, investigators spoke to numerous individuals through Internet sites and mobile applications known to foster this activity. Through those conversations, several persons arranged to meet to pay for sex, receive money for sex, meet with underage girls and boys for sex, and arrange for underage girls to enter Human Trafficking. 

The Kings County Sheriff’s Department said that suspects were arrested on various charges related to human trafficking and child exploitation, and two females were rescued from human trafficking. The suspects arrested include:

Figueroa Laredo, 29 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3, PC 288.4

Jose Leon Martinez, 25 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3, PC 288.4

Raul Carrillo Flores, 38 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3, PC 288.4

Andrew Prieto, 26 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3, PC 288.4

Elijah Perez, 22 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3, PC 288.4

Isaac Martinez, 29 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3, PC 288.4

Jose Jimenez Munoz, 34 years old, was arrested for PC 288.2, PC 288.3, PC 288.4,

Benustiano Martinez Ceja, 30 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3, PC 288.4(b)

Leyser Padilla Galicia, 30 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3, PC 288.4

Jose Garcia, 32 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3(a), PC 288.2(a)(2)

Ernesto Castro, 29 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3, PC 288.4

Joshua Wilkinson, 35 years old, was arrested for PC 288(a), PC 288(b)(1), PC 288(c)(1), PC 289(a)(1)(A), PC 289(a)(1)(B), PC 289(a)(1)(C), PC 261(a)(2), PC 269(a)(1), PC 269(a)(4), PC 269(a)(5), PC 287a(C)(1), PC 287a(C)(2)(B)

Andrew Orosco, 24 years old, was arrested for PC 288.4

Anthony Baffo, 47 years old, was arrested for PC 288.2, PC 288.3, PC 288.4, PC 311.4

Cody Mendes, 30 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3, PC 288.4

Juan Vasquez, 30 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3, PC 288.4

David Serrato, 35 years old, was arrested for PC 288.3, PC 288.4

Through enforcement, education, and advocacy local law enforcement agencies say they are attempting to raise awareness about these growing issues.  If you are a victim or know someone who is/has been the victim of Human Trafficking, please contact Breaking the Chains at (559) 456-1566.