Attorney General Brad Schimel announced Thursday the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation Human Trafficking Bureau agents, with the aid of local and federal law enforcement, have arrested 25 individuals in stings to arrest sex traffickers, “johns,” and child abusers in July and August 2017.
Vilas County Sheriff's Department and Eagle River Police are among 18 local law enforcement agencies assisting the state and federal investigators. 13 Vilas county men are among the 25 arrests statewide. Those arrested were charged with soliciting a prostitute, pandering, soliciting a child for prostitution, attempted second degree sexual assault of a child, child enticement, using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, exposing a child to harmful material, and exposing a child to harmful narrations.
Below is a link to the official release, including the names, photos and charges facing each man. Vilas County Sheriff Joe Fath said the investigation will help law enforcement with future investigations.
The names and photos are at a link at the bottom of the page.
