Human Trafficking

Indiana State Police on Friday said they joined other area departments Thursday in arresting two men on soliciting prostitution at Roseland hotels. Police said the arrests are part of a larger effort to fight human trafficking by reducing the demand for prostitution.

Indiana State Police say truckers and residents are critical in spotting human trafficking. Awareness and reporting can help victims get help.

Berrien County Sheriff Chuck Heit declined to share details on how men are connecting with the trafficked women because police plan more stings.

A St. Joseph County Sheriff Department investigation in 2022 found that 82-year-old James Belkiewitz owned four massage parlors where Chinese women who had been trafficked were being forced to work and were living at the businesses. A new county council ordinance aims to stop such situations.

Human trafficking is happening in Michiana, but experts say the signs are often subtle, and members of the public play a critical role in stopping it.

What went wrong when Stacy Chambliss sought help from the police and later, the Kalamazoo YWCA? Hear her story in this documentary.

A Florida man is set to serve almost 10 years in prison after leading a forced labor and human trafficking operation that brought farm workers to Indiana and a few other states. The case highlights a pervasive issue.

The St. Joseph County Police Department is investigating potential human trafficking and tax fraud at multiple area massage parlors.

Indiana lawmakers will study topics in the coming weeks that include human trafficking, a racial achievement gap in K-12 schools and unemployment benefits…

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