Portland Police Bureau
09/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/18/2024 11:41
Human Trafficking Missions Result in Arrests, Gun and Vehicles Seized (Photo)
September 18, 2024 10:25
During the first week of September, Portland Police Bureau's Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) conducted directed patrol missions along Northeast 82nd Avenue with the assistance from Central, East, and North Precincts, North and Central Neighborhood Response Teams, Special Resources Division, Detectives Division, Victim Services Unit, Multnomah County Parole & Probation, and the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office. The following individuals were arrested or cited for ORS 167.008 Commercial Sexual Solicitation (CSS) and/or Portland City Code 14A.40.50 Unlawful Prostitution Procurement Activities (UPPA):
-Arturo Bravo-Antonio, 29, Clackamas, OR
-Alexis Omar Estrada Najera, 28, Beaverton, OR
-William Grant Halderman, 36, Portland, OR
-Justin Lichty 34, Portland, OR
-Jose Medina-Mendez, 40, Gresham, OR
-Spencer Woods, 59, Portland, OR
-Cristian Olguin Zea, 23, Beaverton, OR
The following individual was also contacted and arrested:
-Damon Duboise, 52, Portland, OR (Multnomah County Warrant)
-Borissean Washington, 29, Portland, OR (Weapons Charges)
During the course of this mission, two cars were towed, and one gun was seized. Additionally, six providers were contacted and offered assistance with resources. Several other potential buyers, providers, and associated traffickers were also identified in the area.
PPB continues to receive several livability complaints from community members, organizations, and business partners regarding illegal activity rampant along this stretch of 82nd Avenue. HTU cases are complex with several identified barriers such as repeated traumatic exposures, trauma bonds with traffickers, and fear of retaliation. The victims in these cases are often reluctant to come forward, make a report, and/or continue through the criminal justice process. HTU continues to offer trauma-informed, victim-centered services, in conjunction with PPB Victim Services Unit advocates and community-based partnerships.
If you or someone you know is being labor or sex trafficked, please call 911 or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or report tips to [email protected] .
Photo descriptions: Handgun
A police car pulled over with its lights on
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