Five people charged following human trafficking investigation

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – According to TBI, five individuals have been arrested following a human trafficking investigation in Middle Tennessee.

TBI says that on June 11th and 12th, investigators attempted to recover victims of human trafficking in the Sumner County area.

As a result of the operation, five men were arrested, charged with promoting prostitution, and booked into the Sumner County Jail.

*Duany Rodriguez-Pena (DOB 1/15/1999), Caper Coral, Florida – $80,000 bond.

*Alinson Ramirez (DOB 10/29/1998), La Vergne, Tennessee – $60,000 bond.

*Lazaro Rodriguez-Santos (DOB 12/18/1993), Miami, Florida – $82,000 bond.

*Kasin Barnes (DOB 2/24/1981), Gallatin, Tennessee – $1,000,000 bond.

*Christopher Torres (DOB 1/18/1999), Hendersonville, Tennessee – $750,000 bond.

Nine others were identified as possible victims and offered services through Thistle Farms, a local human trafficking victim service organization.