Palestine woman accused of trafficking family members
Posted/updated on: October 8, 2025 at 4:48 am
PALESTINE — 
Our news partners at KETK report that two years after the case went cold, two Texas people have been arrested in connection with human trafficking of their own family members.
In October 2023, the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division was notified by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services of several complaints of sexual misconduct and possible prostitution in the Cleveland area of San Jacinto County.
The case went cold until September 2025, when the county reopened the investigation and identified two suspects, Glyn Banning and Jeremy Waltrapp, who are suspected of engaging in human trafficking. Law enforcement obtained statements from victims and witnesses that confirmed the allegations, county officials said.
On Sept. 30, the Palestine Police Department aided in serving the arrest warrant at Banning’s known address on Blanton Road. When she was arrested, officers could smell and see evidence of drug use at the house.
An Anderson County judge issued a search warrant for Banning’s residence, which resulted in the recovery of drug and drug paraphernalia items.
The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office said Waltrapp was also later arrested. Both suspects are being held on a human trafficking charge with a bond set at $1 million.
Banning is being held at the Anderson County Jail on a $1,027,500 bond and has been charged with:
Trafficking of a person
Possession of marijuana
Possession of a dangerous drug
Two counts of possession of a controlled substance
Animal running at large
“These crimes are among the most heinous our investigators encounter. Thanks to the bravery of the victims and the dedication of law enforcement partners across Texas, these suspects are now behind bars. The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to pursuing justice for victims of trafficking and exploitation.”
The Palestine Police Department said the investigation is ongoing with additional charges pending, including for possible possession or promotion of child pornography.
