ASHLAND, Ore. – The Southern Oregon Human Trafficking Disruptors Summit kicked off today at the Ashland Springs Hotel with a keynote speech from a local trafficking survivor. The summit focuses on bringing attention to the many aspects of human trafficking ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A month-long investigation by the Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team, or SOCET, has led to multiple arrests. SOCET is a joint interagency task force that started back in June of 2020. Its goal is to combat ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – As local law enforcement makes one illegal marijuana bust after another, they’re also finding human victims at the grow sites themselves. Law enforcement has confirmed much of the illegal cannabis activity in our region is from international ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – A Medford massage parlor was searched during a human trafficking investigation. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said “Six Star Massage” on Stevens Street was allegedly a part of a multi-state human trafficking organization. After a year-long investigation, ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Three people are arrested after police said a massage parlor was involved in prostitution and human trafficking. It all happened Thursday after an undercover officer went into the business confirming the suspensions. Grants Pass’ Silk Road Massage ...
Ashland, Ore.– A local nonprofit is hosting its first annual fundraiser in Medford this Saturday to build awareness about human trafficking. It’s called F.A.S.T. Ride Oregon 2020. FAST stands for fight against sex trafficking. Ride My Road is teaming up ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – A group gathered at Alba Park Saturday night in Medford to take a stand against child trafficking. Organizers say it can affect anyone, especially in the Rogue Valley. “Sex trafficking isn’t a myth, it isn’t a conspiracy ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – A nationwide outcry against child trafficking is being heard in the Rogue Valley. Several residents in Northern California and Southern Oregon are putting on events this month to raise awareness. Human trafficking is a problem police say ...
SALEM, Ore. – The state of Oregon is releasing new data on human trafficking across the state. According to the Oregon Department of Justice and the Department of Human Services, more than 700 victims of human trafficking were identified between ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – A man is facing numerous charges, accused of being involved in human trafficking. 39-year-old Michael Joseph Silva faces multiple charges including promoting and compelling prostitution, trafficking and second-degree assault. Medford police say Silva was in a relationship with ...