Two schools in Pembroke Pines were placed on a “precautionary Code Secure” Tuesday morning after police received a report about two suspicious individuals who were spotted in the area, the Pembroke Pines Police Department confirmed.
Sex Trafficking
Trump, Vance discredit reports of Epstein-related meeting
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance discredited reports that there was going to be an official meeting related to a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend.
Sex trafficking victims in cases involving Backpage have until Feb. 2 to file compensation petitions: DOJ
The U.S. Justice Department recently announced that sex trafficking victims in cases that involved Backpage ads should file a petition for compensation before Feb. 2 for review.
ListCrawler’s adult classifieds help detectives net ‘pimp’ fugitive in Miami Springs: Police
Detectives used the ListCrawler’s adult classifieds during an undercover human trafficking operation Thursday in Miami-Dade County, police said.
Colombian woman accused of sex trafficking in Miami-Dade remains in jail
A 40-year-old woman was at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Saturday after one of her victims helped authorities unravel the web of lies she told fellow Colombian women to lure them to brothels in Miami-Dade County, according to prosecutors.
Police: ‘Eva’ referred to sex trafficking victims in South Beach as her ‘slaves’
Detectives have a photo of Alba Agenbroad wearing a white bikini and a large “PIMP” necklace. Several single migrant mothers reported that she said her name was “Eva” and referred to them as “slaves” while she sexually exploited them at apartments in South Beach.
Venezuelan street gang members use women to lure murder victim to Miami-Dade hotel, records show
Venezuela’s vicious Tren De Aragua street gang — known for its brutality in dominating narcotrafficking and black markets — is operating in Miami-Dade County, according to federal and local law enforcement. A recent murder is evidence that the gang used women as a lure and was working out of hotels in Medley and near the Miami International Airport.
Undercover officers use online ads to set up prostitution deals in effort to rescue sex trafficking victims, FBI agents say
After finding an online prostitution ad on the Skip The Games site, an undercover officer called a woman and set up a $300 per hour meeting at a hotel room in Miami-Dade County’s University Park neighborhood, records show.
Detective warns Super Bowl tourists about sex trafficking risks
The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event of the year. But behind the glamorous events and high-profile visitors, comes an illicit industry few people discuss openly. It’s something for which law enforcement officers have been preparing for the past year.
Rape survivor raises awareness about sex trafficking during Super Bowl LIV
Before Super Bowl LIV fans impacted Florida, the state already ranked third in the nation, only behind California and Texas, for having the most reported cases of human trafficking, according to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.