Sex sting yields nine arrests

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  • Terry Landry, 62
    Terry Landry, 62
  • David Malonson, 28
    David Malonson, 28
  • Joshua Mouton, 31
    Joshua Mouton, 31
  • Cody Henry, 24
    Cody Henry, 24
  • Bertin Salas, 41
    Bertin Salas, 41
  • Jose Salinas, 34
    Jose Salinas, 34
  • Ryan Brooks, 44
    Ryan Brooks, 44
  • Troy Gerard, 29
    Troy Gerard, 29
  • Chad Cracknell, 44
    Chad Cracknell, 44
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Feb. 25 and 26, deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office conducted a joint human trafficking operation aimed at identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking, according to a news release, as well as holding those that traffic and exploit them accountable.  

As a result of the operation, two human traffickers were identified, resulting in the arrest of one at this time. An investigation into the other trafficker is ongoing. Five victims of human trafficking were identified and were immediately provided social services to include medical, safe housing and counseling. In addition, eight men were arrested for attempting to purchase sex from adult females, three of those men were also charged with attempting to purchase sexual acts with children. 

The arrested individuals included:

1. Terry Landry, 62, PROSTITUTION

2. Ryan Brooks, 44, SOLICITATION OF PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18

3. Jose Salinas, 34, PROSTITUTION

4. Bertin Salas, 41 PROSTITUTION

5. Cody Henry, 24, PROSTITUTION AND SOLICITATION OF PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18

6. Joshua Mouton, 31, PROSTITUTION

7. Chad Cracknell, 44, PROSTITUTION AND SOLICITATION OF PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18

8. David Malonson, 28, PROSTITUTION

9. Troy Gerard, 29 PROMOTION OF PROSTITUTION 

This operation was conducted in conjunction with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, HSI, Port Arthur P.D., Port Neches P.D., Nederland P.D., Orange P.D., Jefferson County Pct. 1 Constables Office, Chambers County Sheriff’s Office, Orange County Constable Pct. 2, Texas DPS, McLennan County Sheriff’s Office, Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office and DEA. Non-governmental organizations that provided assistance were Garth House, Harvest House, Collective Liberty and St. Elizabeth Forensic Nursing, S.A.N.E.. 

"Human trafficking crosses all lines - county lines, state lines and human decency lines," the release read. "The women, men and children forced into this atrocity are not there willingly. If you have suspicion of sex trade operations please report it to your local law enforcement agency immediately."