Riverside County Anti Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT) received a lead from the Hemet Police Dept regarding the possible sex trafficking of a minor.
The alleged suspect is Steven Rawley a 35 year old from Corona, California. During the course of the investigation, investigators found the minor was being sexually exploited for money via social media/internet. A video was discovered on YouTube that had been made by a private undercover investigation agency, Arizona Predator Prevention. APP had conducted undercover stings where Steven Rawley had attempted to meet with a (fake) 15 year old female for sex.
RCAHT officers secured a search warrant for Mr Rawley's apartment and vehicle and seized numerous electronic devices. He is currently being charged with three felonies including contact with a minor with the intent to commit kidnapping or sex offenses. The victim was offered support services. The case is pending.
RCAHT officers believe there are additional victims. If you have information regarding this case please contact: RCAHT Deputy Mario Chavez at 951-422-1141. Reference incident #203250003
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Source: Riverside County Sheriff Alert