Five Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting
Posted/updated on: July 1, 2016 at 12:37 pm
LONGVIEW — Five men were arrested Wednesday by the Longview Police Department for prostitution as part of a human trafficking sting. KETK reports that according to judicial records, authorities arrested Lacy Burnett, 73, of Kilgore; Philip Ondara, 36, of Tyler; Enrique Gomez, 48, of Longview; Calvin Webb, 53, of Tyler; and Jeremiah Sanders, 38, of Marshall. Each suspect is charged with one count of prostitution. Longview Police joined the Gregg County CODE Unit in the undercover operation. Officers say they focused on areas known for human trafficking. Webb also had three outstanding warrants. All of the men are currently behind bars.
