US EditionMulti-State Sex Trafficking Ring Exposed at Southfield Hotel
SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN, JUL 24 – Randolph Lewis allegedly trafficked women across Texas, Louisiana, and Michigan, with about 10 victims involved, according to Southfield Police and the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force.
- Southfield police arrested 33-year-old Randolph Demarcus Lewis of Texas on July 21 at a Quality Inn hotel for alleged multi-state human trafficking involving at least 10 victims.
- The arrest followed a domestic disturbance call about Lewis damaging a 21-year-old victim's car windows, who then revealed she was trafficked between Texas and Louisiana for about a year.
- Police found Lewis renting three hotel rooms and discovered evidence such as sex toys and electronics consistent with trafficking, while the victim described repeated assaults and forced sex with Lewis controlling her earnings.
- Chief Elvin Barren warned that traffickers entering Southfield face a strong likelihood of having their illegal activities uncovered and being subjected to enforcement measures, highlighting that some victims, including individuals as young as 17, were forced into sex trafficking.
- Lewis is hospitalized after self-injury in custody and faces multiple charges; he will be held on a $300,000 bond and is due back in court August 4, while police continue searching for other victims.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Texas man arrested at Southfield Quality Inn, faces charges for sex trafficking across several states
The Southfield Police Department has announced its fourth human trafficking bust within the past three months, this time allegedly involving teenage victims.
Man accused of human trafficking, other sex crimes
Multiple criminal charges are filed against a 33-year-old Texas man accused of human trafficking, other sex crimes and more, following his recent arrest in Southfield. According to Southfield police, the case against Randolph Lewis unfolded on July 21 when officers responded to the Quality Inn at 26111 Telegraph Road for a malicious destruction of property complaint. The female victim reported that a man she described as her boyfriend had broken…
Human trafficking suspect slams head against glass after arrest at Southfield hotel
After being arrested at a Southfield hotel in connection with a multi-state human trafficking operation, the suspect repeatedly slammed his head against a glass wall while in custody.
Texas man arrested in Southfield for alleged human trafficking across multiple states
Southfield police have arrested a Texas man accused of sex trafficking women across several states, ending in Southfield earlier this month.According to Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren, 33-year-old Randolph Lewis of Arlington, Texas, is charged with human trafficking, prostitution, using a computer to commit a crime and criminal sexual conduct.Watch below: Bodycam video shows the arrest of Lewis Bodycam video shows arrest of human trafficki…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
