November 8, 2024 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that several weeks ago, deputies from the Southwest Sheriff’s Station received an anonymous tip suggesting that prostitution activities were taking place at a chiropractic office located in the 31300 block of Temecula Parkway, Temecula, prompting an investigation. On November 6, 2024, deputies from the Southwest Station Special Enforcement Team (SET) and the Community Outreach Resources Engagement (CORE) Team, along with investigators from the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, served a search warrant at a location. As a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Hong Yang, a female resident of Rosemead, was arrested for pimping and maintaining an illicit brothel and was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center. Additionally, all victims were offered resources and had the opportunity to speak with victim advocate case managers.

Human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation remain significant concerns in our community. These crimes often involve manipulation, coercion, and exploitation, leading victims to engage in illegal activities against their will. The Riverside Sheriff’s Office remains committed to identifying and dismantling trafficking networks to ensure that victims are rescued and perpetrators are held accountable.

Human trafficking is not a "victimless" crime. Research shows that a majority of trafficking victims are women or children, many of whom have histories of abuse or trauma. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children estimates that 1 in 6 endangered runaways are likely victims of sex trafficking, facing severe emotional and physical abuse.

The Riverside Sheriff’s Office urges community members to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity. To report criminal activity, contact Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951-776-1099 or call 911 if it is an emergency. Additionally, information can be reported through the WE-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline at 909-987-5005.

Citizens may also submit an anonymous tip using the Sheriff’s Crime Tips Online Form.

Reporting Supervisor: Sergeant Jesse Maldonado

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Source: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office