Police rescue 15-year-old girl from possible sex trafficking ring

BEND, Ore. — (KGW) A 15-year-old girl was rescued from a possible sex trafficking ring in Central Oregon on Wednesday.

Bend police officers stopped a stolen car and while they were investigating found the girl.

She had been reported missing from Portland.

Also inside the car was 40-year-old Jennifer Johnson and 29-year-old Tyler Ford along with stolen documents and drugs.

Ford was charged with violating a restraining order stating he is not supposed to contact the girl.

Johnson is facing multiple charges including forgery and prostitution.

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