MIDLAND, TX — On January 19, 2023, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) conducted an Adult Prostitution Operation and Online Solicitation Operation in Midland. The goal was to target individuals seeking to exploit and victimize trafficking victims, as well as to identify and apprehend individuals suspected to be involved in human trafficking by using various websites to solicit sexual acts.
Multiple agencies assisted in these investigations including; DPS’ CID, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Midland County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
As a result of these operations, eight suspects were arrested and are now facing State Jail Felony (SJF) charges.
Brandon Compton, 40, Midland, TX – Solicitation of Prostitution, SJF
Clay Briggs, 42, Big Spring, TX – Solicitation of Prostitution, SJF
Daniel Marufo, 38, Odessa, TX – Solicitation of Prostitution, SJF
Justin Baker, 32, Haslet, TX – Solicitation of Prostitution, SJF
Justin Wright, 31, Midland, TX – Solicitation of Prostitution, SJF
Adrian Rodriguez, 41, Odessa, TX – Solicitation of Prostitution, SJF
Victor Cantu, 33, Rock Island, TX – Solicitation of Prostitution, SJF
Zachary McCurdy, 40, Big Spring, TX – Solicitation of Prostitution, SJF
Special Agents were also able to identify and open investigations into additional suspects.
These investigations highlight the partnership between local, state and federal law enforcement partners working together to combat human trafficking. If you are a victim of human trafficking or have information about this type of criminal activity, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at (888) 373-7888.
(photo: CBS 7)
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