On January 15, 2020, the Summit County Sheriff Office, Summit County Prosecutor Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Investigations Unit and the Northfield Village Police Department conducted an investigation into potential human trafficking in Northfield Village.
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The Akron Police Department, Springfield Township Police Department and the Summit County Human Trafficking Coalition assisted with the operation. In total, officials made contact with 18 people.
The following arrests were made:
- Ashley Humel age 27 of Canton was arrested and charged with Soliciting (M-3).
- Jenna Bossone age 34 of Cleveland was arrested and charged with Soliciting (M-3).
- John Rodriquez age 46 of North Ridgeville was arrested for an outstanding warrant for Possession of Drugs (F-5).
- Krystal Ross age 32 of Canton was arrested and charged with Soliciting (M-3).
- Jose Garcia age 35 of Lorain was arrested and charged with Promoting Prostitution (F-4).
- Chighaly Ahmed age 35 of Las Vegas was arrested and charged with Soliciting (M-3).
- Amira Kadadha age 26 of Las Vegas was arrested and charged with Soliciting (M-3).
- A 49 year old Cleveland man was summonsed for Drug Possession – marijuana (MM).
Arrest warrants were issued for the following individuals:
- Lindsey Norris, age 27 of Fremont, Ohio for Soliciting (M-3).
- Paige Dicarlo, age 30 of Cleveland for Soliciting (M-3).
Further charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.
Ten individuals were identified as possible human trafficking victims. These victims were treated and evaluated for medical issues and then transported or referred for support services.
