Tampa, Florida, United States
Deputies arrested Kenyatta Cornelous, 38, Edward Jones, 47, and Corinna Shaffer, 24, all of Treasure Island, this weekend. Cornelous, being held without bail, is charged with sexual battery, and all three are charged with human trafficking. Deputies also are looking for Colin Anthony Dyer, 36, in connection with the case.
Location
United States · Tampa, Florida · 2009 (location generalized to protect survivors)
Response & intervention
Charges have been filed and trials are pending.
The investigation started in March, when Detective Jeremy Lewis received a tip and contacted the first victim. He's one of four Sheriff's investigators working with the Clearwater Police, the Clearwater Area Human Trafficking Task Force and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on the case.
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