Milford CT (December 30, 2015) – Five adults and one juvenile were arrested after a multi-agency investigation into human trafficking and prostitution. On February 24, 2016 and February 25, 2016 the Connecticut State Police Statewide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force (SOCITF) and members of the Connecticut State Police Missing Persons Unit conducted a joint operation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Milford Police Department targeting human trafficking in the form of underage prostitution. The coordinated effort is part of a continued effort by Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies targeting those who facilitate or participate in the exploitation of minors in the sex trafficking business.
As a result of this investigative effort three suspects were arrested for promoting prostitution, and three additional suspects were arrested for prostitution.
Arrestee: Jason Prawl (DOB 02/01/1988) 70 Commercial St. Bridgeport CT Charge: Promoting Prostitution 2nd Degree
Arrestee: 16 year old female Charge: Promoting Prostitution 2nd Degree
Arrestee: Jerome Edison (DOB 03/20/1971) 6426 Gilded Flicker St. North Las Vegas NV Charge: Promoting Prostitution 3rd Degree
Arrestee: Erica M. Calloway (DOB 07/22/1996) 5323 Joshua Jose St. North Las Vegas NV Charge: Prostitution
Arrestee: Destiny McCabe (DOB 03/05/1997) 115 Prospect Dr. Stratford CT Charge: Prostitution Arrestee: Sheena Wheeler (DOB 01/09/1986)
(State Police Press Release)
