Tampa Deputies Save Disabled Missing Victim From Human Trafficking
The Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office did a great job saving a missing woman from human trafficking. The victim was rescued in Tampa on Wednesday, after they received a 911 call. It was from the Rodeway Inn on North US Highway 301. The employee spoke with deputies about a potential victim, with disabilities that needed help.
Tampa Deputies Save Disabled Missing Victim From Human Trafficking:
According to ABCActionNews, when Police arrived the discovered the 29-year-old woman, was reported missing from Missouri. She disabled victim explained to detectives that she met the man, Andre Scott, 39, and his girlfriend on social media. They brought her to Florida and Scott immediately urged her to “hustle for him.” The victim went on to say that they coerced her into engaging in sexual acts. She even pulled out her phone to show proof. She showed detectives messages sent by Scott asking her to host sex parties. Sadly, the couple gained her trust and then took her from Missouri and to Tampa and was used and abused.
The kidnappers solicited her online to sell explicit content including hosting sex parties for multiple people. Thank God for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for quickly reacting to this situation and saving a woman who is disabled. Scott was arrested and charged with human trafficking for commercial sex act. Thankfully, the victim was also reconnected to her family. Sheriff Chad Chronister said, “Fighting against human trafficking and dismantling these criminal operations remains a forefront commitment to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Our Human Trafficking Section remains relentless in rescuing victims, bringing perpetrators to justice, and raising awareness to help prevent the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.” The HCSO still needs your help with this case. If anyone has more information on this case, the victim or Scott, please call HCSO at 813-247-8200.
