Five arrested in Soddy Daisy human trafficking operation
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A joint undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Soddy Daisy has resulted in the arrest of five individuals.
The effort, led by TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit and the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, took place on April 26, 2025.
According to the TBI, agents posted decoy advertisements on websites known for commercial sex activity, aiming to identify individuals attempting to solicit minors and to rescue victims.
The following suspects were arrested and booked into the Hamilton County Jail:
- Scott Elliot, Ringgold, Georgia: Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act ($65,000 bond)
- Misty Harden, Chattanooga: Aggravated Prostitution and Possession of Schedule II Drugs ($45,000 bond)
- Hector Mendoza, Chattanooga: Solicitation of a Minor and Patronizing Prostitution of a Minor ($60,000 bond)
- Darwin Patterson, Chattanooga: Promoting Prostitution ($30,000 bond)
- Daris Eubanks, Soddy Daisy: Solicitation of a Minor and Patronizing Prostitution of a Minor ($60,000 bond)
In addition to the arrests, agents identified two victims of human trafficking, who were recovered and are now receiving support services through WillowBend Farms.
