Press Release
Thursday, February 17, 2022Human Trafficking Operation Leads to Dozens of Arrests
During the evening hours of February 11 and 12, 2022, officers from the Turlock Special Investigations Unit (SIU) participated in a multi-agency Human Trafficking Operation, which is known as “Operation Rebuild and Reclaim.” The operation is a collaboration of agencies around the state with the common goal of identifying those people involved in Human Trafficking and to rescue victims of Human Trafficking.
Turlock Police Department SIU officers and other local agencies partnered with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department, who hosted the Operation. These agencies and departments all worked together to combat Human Trafficking within Stanislaus County.
Over the course of the two-day operation, over sixty subjects were arrested for various sexual human trafficking related offenses. Turlock SIU Officers were responsible for twelve of these arrests. During this operation, nine trafficked individuals were rescued.
Of the investigations handled by Turlock SIU Officers, they recovered two firearms and over two pounds of methamphetamine.
The following is a list of arrests made by the Turlock Police Department during this operation:
2/11/2022 Location of Arrest: 1800 block of Lander Ave., Turlock
File Number: TP22001053
Arrested: Menera, Clemente, 38 years, Turlock resident
Charges: Engage in act of prostitution; 647(b) P.C.
2/11/2022 Location of Arrest: 1800 block of Lander Ave., Turlock
File Number: TP22001059
Arrested: Alvarez Jr., Efrain, 27 years, Turlock resident
Charges: Engage in act of prostitution; 647(b) P.C.
2/11/2022 Location of Arrest: 1800 block of Lander Ave., Turlock
File Number: TP22001049
Arrested: Dean, Michael, 42 years, Turlock resident
Charges: Engage in act of prostitution; 647(b) P.C. / Felony and Misdemeanor warrant
2/11/2022 Location of Arrest: 1800 block of Lander Ave., Turlock
File Number: TP22001052
Arrested: Benjamin, Jarrel, 33 years, Sacramento resident
Charges: Engage in act of prostitution; 647(b) P.C. / Posses & transport narcotics
2/12/2022 Location of Arrest: 1800 block of Lander Ave., Turlock
File Number: TP22001062
Arrested: Male Juvenile, 16 years, resident of Modesto
Charges: Engage in act of prostitution; 647(b) P.C.
2/12/2022 Location of Arrest: 1800 block of Lander Ave., Turlock
File Number: TP22001052
Arrested: Moore, Darshaun, 27 years, Modesto resident
Charges: Engage in act of prostitution; 647(b) P.C.
2/12/2022 Location of Arrest: 1800 block of Lander Ave., Turlock
File Number: TP22001064
Arrested: Abril, Derrick, 31 years, Merced resident
Charges: Engage in act of prostitution; 647(b) P.C.
2/12/2022 Location of Arrest: 1100 block of 9th St., Modesto
File Number: TP22001076
Arrested: Vasquez, Luis, 23 years, Crows Landing resident
Charges: Engage in act of prostitution; 647(b) P.C.
2/12/2022 Location of Arrest: 1100 block of 9th St., Modesto
File Number: TP22001074
Arrested: Mulder, Michael, 66 years, Ripon resident
Charges: Engage in act of prostitution; 647(b) P.C.
2/12/2022 Location of Arrest: 1100 block of 9th St., Modesto
File Number: TP22001073
Arrested: Patel, Shilpesh, 47 years, Streamwood, IL resident
Charges: Engage in act of prostitution; 647(b) P.C.
2/12/2022 Location of Arrest: 1100 block of 9th St., Modesto
File Number: TP22001072
Arrested: Romano, Tara, 42 years, Sonora resident
Charges: Engage in act of prostitution; 647(b) P.C. / Four misdemeanor warrants
2/13/2022 Location of Arrest: 1100 block of 9th St., Modesto
File Number: TP22001080
Arrested: Torres, Rafael, 18 years, Groveland resident
Charges: Engage in act of prostitution; 647(b) P.C.
All of the adults arrested were transported and booked at the Stanislaus County Jail for their listed charges. The juvenile arrested was released on a citation to a parent.
If you believe someone is a victim of human trafficking, contact your local police department or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at (888) 373-7888, by text at 233733, TTY: 711, or https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
The Turlock Police Department Special Investigation Unit asks that anyone with information regarding these cases, or similar cases, to call Sergeant Joseph Rodriguez at (209) 668-6521. You can also contact the Turlock Police Department’s Tip Line at (209) 668-5550 extension 6780 or email at tpdtipline@turlock.ca.us.
The Turlock Police Department is an active participant in the Crime Stoppers Program. Callers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Office phone - (209) 664-7345
Email – mparmley@turlock.ca.us
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