Local News Stories

11/14/2023 - Three-time convicted felon sentenced to 99 years in prison for promotion of prostitution, drug possession

11/08/2023 - Ex-Waco Heat softball coach sentenced to 150 years in prison after jury convicts him of sexually abusing former players

06/28/2023 -Waco-area officials train Polish counterparts to fight human trafficking

03/15/2023 - MCSO: Repeat sex offender facing charges after communicating with pre-teen from Waco area

03/14/2023 - Missing Texas girl found locked in North Carolina shed; suspect arrested

03/13/2023 - Sheriff: Missing Texas girl found locked in NC outbuilding

03/13/2023 - Man charged with harboring a runaway, trafficking of person

03/03/2023 - Recovery home for sexually exploited Texas teens opens

03/01/2023 - New tool gets sexually explicit images removed from internet

02/25/2023 - Ten arrested in Bell County prostitution sting

02/24/2023 - Twelve arrested in Waco prostitution sting

02/21/2023 - 48 arrested, 8 minors rescued in San Diego human trafficking bust

02/16/2023 - Waco man gets 50 years for trafficking teens, promoting child porn

02/06/2023 - Missing girl found in basement of convicted sex offender on probation, officials say

01/31/2023 - 'It's the greatest thing I've ever done': Assault survivor serves as inspiration for trafficked men

01/26/2023 - First Lady Cecilia Abbott launches new 'Can You See Me?' anti-human trafficking campaign

01/26/2023 - Texas human trafficker sentenced in scheme to get girls to work at strip clubs, engage in prostitution

01/25/2023 - Aware Central Texas spreads Blue Sand for Human Trafficking Awareness Month

01/24/2023 - Don’t Mess with Central Texas: Detective Warns Sex Buyers to Stay Away from Waco

01/24/2023 - Unbound Now to present award to members of Congres

01/23/2023 - Amarillo Joint Operation: Law enforcement arrest 5 suspects involved in human trafficking

01/21/2023 - Flyers to raise awareness of human trafficking in Waco

01/20/2023 - Grand jury indicts man in trafficking of two McGregor girls

01/20/2023 - Two arrested in Bell County massage parlor investigation

01/18/2023 - Week of service aims to end human trafficking in Waco

11/11/2022 - DOJ: Round Rock pastor arrested on child pornography charges

11/11/2022 - Man indicted in sexual abuse of children

11/11/2022 - Signs of human trafficking tactics to look out for

11/11/2022 - Man charged with human trafficking in McLennan County

11/07/2022 - 4 Massachusetts men facing child sex trafficking charges

11/04/2022 - Man convicted of forcing women into prostitution sentenced

11/03/2022 - Authorities believe Robinson man arrested for indecency with a child may have other victims

11/03/2022 - For Sex Traffickers, Jack Dorsey’s Cash App Is ‘King’

11/03/2022 - Robinson man arrested for indecency with a child, authorities say other victims may exist

11/03/2022 - Rookie Central Texas cop wins international award after rescuing human trafficking victims

10/31/2022 - Massachusetts man pleads guilty to child rape, trafficking

10/28/2022 - Former Waco nail salon owner accused of sex assault, human trafficking given plea deal

10/25/2022 - 8 Cuban women rescued from human trafficking situation, sheriff says

10/21/2022 - Michael Graham: Texas on front line of fight against illicit trade, human trafficking

10/18/2022 - Tx DOT Official among eight facing prostitution-related charges

10/13/2022 - Grand jury indicts convicted sex offenders in Waco on new offenses against children

10/12/2022 - Man who pleaded guilty to online solicitation of minor in McLennan County placed on felony deferred probation

10/11/2022 - Brazos County gets grant to fight human trafficking

10/06/2022 - Arrests made in McLennan County human trafficking sting

10/05/2022 - MCSO: 10 arrested in Central Texas sting targeting human trafficking

10/05/2022 - McLennan County deputies arrest 17 during human trafficking sting

10/05/2022 - Anti-human trafficking unit in McLennan County arrests 12 during latest sting

10/03/2022 - Federal grant will help Waco's Klaras Center shelter homeless and trafficked youth

10/01/2022 - North Texas woman sentenced for child sex traffickin

09/28/2022 - 2-year-old motion delayed 2 more weeks due to lack of witnesses

09/24/2022 - Human trafficking and border security local rally attracts dozens

09/24/2033 - North Texas sex trafficking ring bust adds to growing frustration over short-term rentals

09/22/2023 - Harris County chief deputy arrested in undercover prostitution sting operation

09/21/2022 - An inside look at human smuggling at the border

9/05/2022 - Central Texas man charged with child exploitation after allegedly sending explicit images to federal investigators

9/04/2022 - Central Texas man arrested on child pornography charges

9/04/2022 - Central Texas man charged with child exploitation after allegedly sending explicit images to federal investigators

09/03/2022 - Dysfunction in Texas AG’s office as Paxton seeks third term

8/22/2022 - Man charged with trafficking 13-year-old girl

8/19/2022 - Fourth arrest made in case of McGregor runaways; suspect accused of sexual assault

8/18/2022 - Another arrest in McGregor teen trafficking case

8/15/2022 - Federal agents rescue 84 child trafficking victims, find 37 missing children during nationwide operation

8/05/2022 - McLennan County Sheriff’s office cracking down on patrons soliciting prostitution from local businesses

8/04/2022 - Protection Crisis: The Fight Against Human Trafficking

8/03/2022 - Waco City approves Reagan House for teenage sex trafficking victims

7/30/2022 - Unbound Now Waco spreads awareness on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Day

7/26/22 - New state law requires police training on human trafficking.

7/25/2022 - Traffic stop in Valley Mills leads to human trafficking bust

7/24/2022 - 9 human trafficking victims rescued in Valley Mills

7/20/2022 - Two more arrests, more charges in case of McGregor girls trafficked

7/18/2022 - Waco ministry's home for exploited girls aims to open in September

6/16/2022 - McLennan County Sheriff’s Office detective honored with prestigious award for work combating human trafficking

6/15/2022 - McLennan County detective receives award over fight to end human trafficking, child exploitation

6/6/2022 - Waco drug dealer accused of sexually abusing customer’s daughter sentenced after accepting plea offer

5/12/2022 - Texas is not immune': Local detective stresses fight against human trafficking after Dallas teen found in sex ads

4/15/2022 - Central Texans travel to Ukraine border to fight human trafficking

4/10/2022 - McLennan County detective and Unbound Now advocates work to prevent human trafficking among Ukrainian war refugees

4/8/2022 - Massage parlor promoter in McLennan County Jail

4/6/22 - McLennan County sheriff’s unit fighting human trafficking ‘deputizing’ children in Ukraine

3/30/22 - McLennan County detective to fight human trafficking of Ukrainian refugees in Poland

3/30/22 - “We can warn them before they cross the border.”- Unbound fighting human trafficking in Ukraine

3/29/22 - MCSO: Two arrested in connection to sex trafficking at massage parlors

3/29/22 - Central Texans headed to Poland-Ukraine border to stop human trafficking

2/14/22 - Central Texas detective helps provide human trafficking intel during the Super Bowl

2/10/22 - Social media users spreading misinformation about human trafficking in Central Texas, officials say

2/6/22 - McLennan County Sheriff's Office to be featured on a national television show, again

1/29/22 - Stop human trafficking in Central Texas

1/28/-22 - West restaurant owner caught with child pornography, affidavit says

1/20/22 - Unbound Global is working towards building a shelter for victims of human trafficking in Waco

1/20/22 - New Waco home to serve exploited youth

1/18/22 - Baylor University Announces Recipients of 2022 Baylor Alumni Awards

1/10/22 - Defendant in Waco human trafficking sting skips court date, arrest warrant issued

12/8/21 - Tactics online predators use to lure in Children (Dr. Phil)

11/13/21 - Dr. Phil' to feature McLennan County human trafficking investigator

11/12/21 - Human trafficking experts highlight dangers runaway children face

11/8/21 - Unbound Waco: A safe haven for exploited girls

11/4/21 - Emergency shelter opening in Waco for young girls who were sexually exploited

10/26/21 - Nonprofit working to build home for victims of human trafficking

10/11/21 - McLennan County Sheriff's Office: 15 arrested during human trafficking investigation

10/8/21 - Ex-Waco police officer who investigated sex crimes arrested in prostitution sting for 2nd time

10/7/21 - Former Waco police officer arrested for second time in prostitution sting

9/21/21 - Evidence of Sex Trafficking can be found on OnlyFans, according to experts.

8/31/21 - Central Texas man, 60, free on bond after online solicitation of a minor arrest

8/23/21 - Guest Op-Ed: The Role Transportation Professionals Can Play in Recognizing and Disrupting Human Trafficking

8/13/21 - China Spring assistant coach, one other arrested in prostitution sting

8/13/21 - Waco Man Arrested in Online Sting Targeting Human Trafficking

8/12/21 - Mart Man Arrested on Prostitution of a Minor Charge in Sting

8/10/21 - Arizona Man Arrested on Solicitation of a Minor Charge in McLennan County

7/23/21 - OnlyFans is being used by trafficking victims and buyers

6/26/21 - Survivors, advocates remind that Waco is no stranger to Human Trafficking

6/3/21 - McLennan Sheriff’s Office: Man in online sting confessed to sex with girls

6/3/21 - Unseen: Boys for Sale

6/01/21 - Contribution of State and Local DOTs to Disrupting Human Trafficking

5/21/21 - Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man on Charges of Online Solicitation of Minor

5/13/21 - Former Bruceville-Eddy police officer indicted in child sex abuse case

5/6/21 - Belton man arrested in Waco prostitution of a minor sting

5/5/21 - Central Texas man snared in online teen sex sting faces list of charges

5/4/21 - Man who overstayed his visa arrested, reportedly tried to solicit sex from a minor

5/4/21 - Madisonville man arrested in West Virginia for Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child

4/30/21 - Texas Lawmaker Targets Unregulated ATMs to Fight Human Trafficking

4/14/21 - 57-Year-Old Man Arrested for Prostitution of Minor, Distribution of Child Pornography

3/24/21 - Nine people arrested, five rescued in Jefferson County during anti-human trafficking bust

3/16/21 - Waco Man Pleads Guilty in Solicitation of a Minor Sting, Seeks Deferred Probation

3/15/21 - Two Charged in Human Trafficking Investigation Involving Area Teenagers

2/28/21 - BPSO Assists in Human Trafficking Arrests

2/24/21 - Cross Sectoral Partnerships Can Fight Human Trafficking

2/5/21 - McLennan County Detective Working on Human Trafficking Task Force in Tampa during Super Bowl Week

2/5/21 - Local Educator/Baylor Researcher Exploring Technology’s Role in Sex Trafficking Fight

1/27/21 - Not In My City Event Against Human Trafficking

1/27/21 - Baylor Business Professor, Alumna Earn National Science Foundation Grant to Combat Human Trafficking

1/26/21 - Deputies Arrest Area Police Officer in Child Sexual-Assault Case

1/26/21 - Bruceville-Eddy police officer arrested in child sex assault, prostitution case

1/25/21 - 6 Arrested by Robinson Police, DPS in Online Solicitation Sting

1/22/21 - Human Trafficking and Slavery Prevention Month: Experts Share Tips for Spotting and Stopping Human Trafficking 

1/18/21 - Human Sex Trafficking Focus of “First Pitch” Luncheon for Baylor and MCC Baseball and Softball Programs

1/14/21 - Bruceville-Eddy Man Arrested in Online Sex Sting, Charged with Human Trafficking

1/14/21 - Man Caught in Sting Accused of Seeking Sex with Underage Girl

1/11/21 - Locally Based Organization Steps Up National Fight Against Human Trafficking Amid Pandemic

1/11/21 - Man Charged in Local Sex Trafficking Sting

1/8/21 - Local Organization Shows PSA’s to Raise Human Trafficking Awareness

1/7/21 - Sting leads to Waco Man’s Arrest on Trafficking, Prostitution of a Minor Charges

1/4/21 - Deputies Snare Man in Online Central Texas Child Prostitution Ring