Gwinnettians Face Pandering Charges in Anti-Human Trafficking Operation

Atlanta Journal Constitution reports

Gwinnett County authorities made pandering arrests this week as part of an operation targeting human trafficking.

Gwinnett County authorities arrested six people this week on pandering charges as part of an anti-human trafficking operation.

The operation, dubbed "Operation Autumn Hope," resulted in the arrests of six Gwinnett County residents: 32-year-old Derick Lamar Hill, 54-year-old Kelvin Donell Lewis, 53-year-old Anthony Jamal Linyear, 30-year-old Nicole Shantay Martin, 60-year-old Rosalyn Ann Dean, and 59-year-old Michael R. Little.

According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, the operation was conducted in partnership with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Human Trafficking Unit and Homeland Security Investigations.

The arrests were made after an undercover investigation into suspected human trafficking activity in the county. The investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly involved in a prostitution ring that involved trafficking victims from out of state.

The suspects have been charged with pandering, which is a felony offense in Georgia. They are currently being held in the Gwinnett County Jail awaiting trial.

Human trafficking is a serious crime that involves the exploitation of individuals for labor or sexual purposes. It is a global problem that affects millions of people every year.

The Gwinnett County Police Department is committed to combating human trafficking and protecting victims of this heinous crime.

If you suspect someone is being trafficked, please call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.