Human trafficking arrest made in Georgetown – Dover Post

Female victim from Dominican Republic

The Human Trafficking Task Force, comprised of the Delaware State Police, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcements Homeland Security Investigations and theDelaware Department of Justice have arrested a Georgetown man in connection with human trafficking.

OnThursday, April 6, 55-year-oldJorge Arcinieja was arrested after alengthy investigation into an alleged prostitution operation being conducted out of a mobile home located at 36 Garden Circle in the County Seat Mobile Home Park. Detectives were able to obtain a search warrant on the residence after observing numerous vehiclesandmenfrequenting the home for short periods of time before leaving. When detectives and investigators entered the house, Arcinieja attempted to flee out the rear doorbut was taken into custody without further incident.

A 25-year-old female, who was determined to be from the Dominican Republic, was located in a bedroom, along with various items used in the commercial sex trade. An investigation determined that the female victim was transported to the Garden Circle location from outside of Delaware andwas confined to a bedroom where she was forced to perform illicit acts with men visiting the home. Temporary lodging was established for her by the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit. To protect the integrity of the investigation,information regarding the circumstances surrounding how she became involved in the operation is being withheld.

Arciniejawas charged with human trafficking - sexual servitude, trafficking an individual and second-degree conspiracy. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $250,000 cash bond.

Investigators are attempting to identify additional individuals involved in the operation. Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation isasked to contact Detective J. Rowley at302-752-3801. Information may also be provided by callingDelaware Crime Stoppersat 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet atwww.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword DSP.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline1-800 VICTIM-1(1-800 842-8461). You may also email the unit Director atdebra.reed@state.de.us.

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Human trafficking arrest made in Georgetown - Dover Post