Sparks remains up against one count of attempting aggravated assault against a peace officer; he also faces six promoting prostitution counts.
Talking regularly about online safety can help develop trust and understanding. #starttalking #endonlineexploitation pic.twitter.com/qJ9MTogZao
— Operation Underground Railroad (@OURrescue) August 5, 2022
Massengill, on the other hand, faces child exploitation and human trafficking of a minor charges.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has not provided any additional details regarding the arrests of these two men.
More from the Human Trafficking Unit of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation
In public remarks, the Human Trafficking Unit of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation tipped its hat to all law enforcement officers involved in this sting operation.
Furthermore, the public learned this operation led to the discovery of four victims suffering from human trafficking.
The Human Trafficking Unit of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation maintains that its work to fight against these human rights abuses will proceed.
Recognizing the signs of human trafficking early and reporting ASAP could save a life.
If you or someone you know is in danger of being trafficked, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
— Operation Underground Railroad (@OURrescue) August 26, 2022
This involves not only taking down human trafficking; it also means providing aid to survivors of human trafficking and those who are more vulnerable to this crime.
