A Honduran national living in Waukegan is facing federal charges for trafficking multiple illegal immigrants to the United States and allegedly forcing them to perform labor for his financial gain. Fredy Hernandez, 46, of Waukegan, was charged with four counts of bringing illegal aliens to the United States for commercial advantage, four counts of harboring […]
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Man charged with involuntary servitude after child sexually assaulted in exchange for gifts in Lake County
A Lake County man is facing charges after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a young girl while giving her gifts and also instructed other sexual predators online how to do the same. Oscar Gomez, 31, of Zion, was charged with involuntary sexual servitude of a child, two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a […]
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Multi-year investigation leads to arrest of man who allegedly sex trafficked child in Lake County
A multi-year investigation has led to the arrest of a Wonder Lake man who is facing charges of sex trafficking a 15-year-old girl in Lake County, the sheriff announced. The Lake County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Group in July 2019 said they were conducting a long-term investigation into the sex trafficking of a 15-year-old girl after […]
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Detention hearing delayed for woman accused of human trafficking 4 victims in Highland Park
A detention hearing has been delayed for a woman arrested after law enforcement rescued four human trafficking victims, including two children, in Highland Park. The Highland Park Police Department received a tip in late January regarding potential human trafficking occurring at a residence in the 500 block of Onwentsia Avenue in Highland Park. An initial […]
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Suspect arrested after law enforcement rescues 4 victims of human trafficking found in Highland Park home
A suspect is in custody after law enforcement rescued four human trafficking victims, including two children, who were found in a home in Highland Park. The Highland Park Police Department received a tip in late January regarding potential human trafficking occurring at a residence in the 500 block of Onwentsia Avenue in Highland Park. An […]