(CBS-DETROIT) – A Detroit man has been charged in Madison Heights with human trafficking in connection with the human trafficking of at least two people, police said.
Kevin Johnson, 31, was indicted on charges of torture, two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of prostitution/transportation of persons, two counts of prostitution/acceptance of proceeds, two counts of human trafficking causing injury and sexual assault caused and battery.
Madison Heights Police Department
Madison Heights police say the charges stem from Johnson being accused of human trafficking for the purpose of prostitution. Johnson allegedly sexually assaulted one of the victims at least twice, as well as physically assaulting her.
Michigan State Police and Homeland Security assisted the Madison Heights Police Department in the investigation.
He was given a $750,000 cash bond and is being lodged in the Oakland County Jail.
If anyone is a victim of human trafficking or knows a victim, they are urged to call the Common Ground Human Traffic Crisis Hotline at 248-451-2622.
Additionally, anyone with information is asked to contact Madison Heights Detective Koehler at 248-837-2732 or the police department at 248-585-2100.
