Human Trafficking Arrest – Jamestown Man Taken into Custody
March 8, 2026 – Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office officials report that detectives with the Human Exploitation and Trafficking (H.E.A.T.) Task Force arrested Joshua Talmon (36) of Jamestown following a human trafficking investigation.
On March 3, 2026, detectives began investigating a suspected commercialized sex trafficking case involving a 30-year-old victim from Modesto. During the investigation, Talmon was identified as the suspected trafficker.
On March 5, 2026, detectives located Talmon at his residence in Jamestown and took him into custody without incident. During the arrest, Talmon was found in possession of a loaded stolen firearm reported out of Tuolumne County and metal knuckles.
Talmon was booked into the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Detention Center on the following charges:
- 266h(a) PC – Pimping
- 266i(a) PC – Pandering
- 25850(c)(2) PC – Possession of a stolen firearm
- 25850(c)(6) PC – Carrying a loaded unregistered firearm
- 21810 PC – Possession of metal knuckles
He is currently being held on $405,000 bail.
Human trafficking can happen in any community and often goes unnoticed. The Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to remain aware and report suspicious activity.
If you believe someone may be a victim of human trafficking, contact the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 (available 24/7). In an emergency, call 911.
Source & photo: Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office
