Portland Police Bureau
12/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/11/2024 19:32
Human Trafficking Mission Results in 16 Arrests (Photo)
December 11, 2024 17:14
During the first week of December, Portland Police Bureau's Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) continued their directed patrol efforts along Northeast 82nd Avenue and Northeast Sandy Boulevard in response to ongoing community complaints and observed criminal activity affecting the livability of the neighborhoood. HTU was assisted by East, North, and Central Precinct Patrol Officers, the Detective Division, the Special Resources Division, Victim Services Unit, Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, and Safety Compass.
The following individuals were arrested or cited for ORS 167.008 Commercial Sexual Solicitation (CSS) and/or Portland City Code 14A.40.50 Unlawful Prostitution Procurement Activities (UPPA):
Austin Agner, 28, Tigard, OR
Davut Basdas, 24, Portland, OR
Carlos Canul Chan, 40, Portland, OR
Josue Corea-Cruz, 36, Portland, OR
Ivan Cortes Ortega, 39, Portland, OR
Silber Cruz-Rivas, 39, Portland, OR
Eric Davis, 52, Portland, OR
Ivan Ezquivel Ortega, 38, Gresham, OR
Giorgeldi Islen Reus, 42, Happy Valley, OR
Samargul Kattakhail, 39, Portland, OR
Daniel Koroteyev, 23, Portland, OR
Mohammad Mirkhail, 25, Gresham, OR
Axel Rivas, 18, Portland, OR
Jose Ruiz, 51, Vancouver, WA
Felix Villa Lopez, 44, Vancouver, WA
Brandon Welch, 44, Portland, OR
PPB Victim Services Unit partners with Safety Compass for street level outreach on these missions. Safety Compass is a non-profit organization that offers advocacy services to individuals under the age of 25 who identify as survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Approximately 10 providers were contacted, and all were offered assistance with resources and/or other advocacy efforts by PPB's Victim Services Unit and Safety Compass.
HTU cases are complex with several identified barriers such as repeated traumatic exposures, trauma bonds with traffickers, and fear of retaliation. The survivors in these cases are often reluctant to come forward, make a report, and/or continue through the criminal justice process. HTU continues to offer trauma-informed, victim-centered services, in conjunction with PPB Victim Services Unit advocates and community-based partnerships like Safety Compass.
If you know or suspect someone is being trafficked, please call 911, PPB's non-emergency line 503-823-3333, or the National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888. Tips can also be reported to: [email protected].
Photo description: PPB patrol vehicle stopped behind a suspect vehicle on the side of the road
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