115 Men Arrested In Tarrant County Online Sex Trafficking Sting
Operation Buyer Beware was timed to take advantage of a new state law that went into effect Sept. 1, increasing the penalty for soliciting sex from a misdemeanor, to a felony.
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Operation Buyer Beware was timed to take advantage of a new state law that went into effect Sept. 1, increasing the penalty for soliciting sex from a misdemeanor, to a felony.
The 13-year-old girl at the center of an Amber Alert has been found and the suspect was arrested and charged with sex trafficking of a minor.
FBI Houston said they were searching for Leilana Graham who was last seen on Sept. 20 in the 10500 block of Rockaway Drive in northeast Houston.
Officials say he brought women to Texas specifically for the purpose of having them perform sex acts for money, now Daniel Bennett is headed to federal prison.
After less than a half hour of deliberation, a federal jury in Dallas convicted Anthony Lennell Acy, of child sex trafficking and sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion.
A Texas woman was sentenced to nearly 3 years in federal prison for harassing a sex trafficking victim in an attempt to get her to not testifying against her pimp.
Jesse Lee Manuel, 50, is in custody charged with Trafficking a Child to Engage in Sexual Conduct, Delivery of a Controlled Substance to a Minor, and Sexual Assault of a Child.
Six to eight young men, ages 18 to 24, will be able to stay at Bob's House of Hope.
Jamel Muldrew, 32, of Houston, is charged with sex trafficking of a minor, interstate transportation of a person to engage in prostitution, and enticement of a person to travel interstate for prostitution.
At least seven recoveries were of critically missing children with ties to sex trafficking.
According to evidence presented during his trial, Smith, 31, met and befriended the 17-year-old victim in the summer of 2019.
Rebekah Charleston said receiving a full pardon from President Donald Trump is a gift.
"Rebekah Charleston's pardon is supported by her friends, family, and even the Special Agent who arrested her in 2006 for tax evasion," the statement from the president's press secretary said.
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas says two men bought and sold a 19-year-old girl as a "sex slave", now the pair have been charged with human trafficking.
The posting depicts a minor child who is standing and wearing a red dress.
Officials confirm two men, who allegedly purchased sex from a 13-year-old, have been arrested in Dallas and charged with child sex trafficking.
CEO of Ranch Hands Rescue Counseling Center and Animal Sanctuary Bob Williams announced plans to open a long-term safe house exclusively catering to male victims of sex trafficking 18-24 years old.
According to evidence presented at court, William Adam Jonathan Smith met and befriended the 17-year-old victim in the summer of 2019.
A female believed to be a sex trafficking victim jumped out of an 18 wheeler on a highway in Texas to escape her captors Wednesday evening, police said.
One local nonprofit working to combat an increase in sex trafficking says the public's help is needed now more than ever.
The website CityXGuide.com was described by users as "taking over from where Backpage left off."
A California man was arrested for allegedly running international sex trafficking websites that included ads featuring children and earned him $21 million.
Governor Abbott explained the pardon was not just about Hamilton, but also sends a message to all victims of human trafficking that there is a "path to redemption."
The CEO of Ranch Hands Rescue Counseling Center and Animal Sanctuary in Denton has announced his plan to open a safe house that will exclusively cater to male victims of sex trafficking.
Dragon House was closed in October after police found money from the Jade Spa was tied to accounts at the restaurant.
Authorities say investigators found the man hiding in a confined space with a knife while serving an arrest warrant for indecency with a child.
Community leaders gathered at the Korean Cultural Center of Dallas to honor two people killed and three injured in a business‑dispute shooting, calling for healing, accuracy, and support for the victims' families.
Edward Zapata, a Fort Worth civilian response unit deputy and Marine Corps veteran, reflects on the ambush that injured him and says his only goal is to keep serving his community.
Dr. Kailie McGee, once a newborn who wasn't breathing and whose mother nearly died, has now graduated from TCU's Burnett School of Medicine and will begin her residency at the hospital where she was born.
Investigators said no other vehicles were involved, and the cause of the crash remained under review.
Authorities say investigators found the man hiding in a confined space with a knife while serving an arrest warrant for indecency with a child.
Community leaders gathered at the Korean Cultural Center of Dallas to honor two people killed and three injured in a business‑dispute shooting, calling for healing, accuracy, and support for the victims' families.
Edward Zapata, a Fort Worth civilian response unit deputy and Marine Corps veteran, reflects on the ambush that injured him and says his only goal is to keep serving his community.
Dr. Kailie McGee, once a newborn who wasn't breathing and whose mother nearly died, has now graduated from TCU's Burnett School of Medicine and will begin her residency at the hospital where she was born.
Investigators said no other vehicles were involved, and the cause of the crash remained under review.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The Justice Department charged a Texas man who allegedly fired his gun toward a Secret Service agent and wounded a bystander on the National Mall.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The Pentagon says the war in Iran has already cost roughly $25 billion — and counting. Lawmakers are raising concerns over strategy, rising costs and strained weapons stockpiles as tensions escalate.
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
The Mavericks touted Ujiri's experience, saying he has a decade of experience leading NBA front offices.
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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