Investigation leads to arrest of 5 people for engaging in illegal sex acts in Dayton area

DAYTON — Authorities with the Miami Valley Human Trafficking Task Force arrested a total of five people for engaging in illegal sex acts in the Dayton area.

The operation was a two day undercover investigation focusing on those who advertise prostitution services in online ads and identifying victims of human trafficking, according to Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck.

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“If you have more people gathering in an area, there is ultimately more demand,” Streck said. “This operation is a great example of how the Miami Valley Human Trafficking Task Force worked collaboratively to stop traffickers from this illicit activity in our community.”

The names of the people arrested were not released.

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Anyone who believes they may have information about a trafficking situation is encouraged to call the Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text a tip to 233733.

The task force is part of the Ohio Attorney General’s Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission.

The Miami Valley Human Trafficking Task Force is made up of officers from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Miami Township Police Department, Butler Township Police and Department and Homeland Security Investigations.

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