The Fight Against Human Trafficking Continues
August 23, 2026 – San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office officials report that on July 31, 2026, members of the San Joaquin County Anti-Sex and Labor Trafficking Task Force (ASALT), along with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, San Joaquin County Probation Department, San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Stockton Police Department, Manteca Police Department, and Stockton Unified School District Police Department, conducted a directed enforcement operation in the area of Navy Drive and Stockton Street.
The operation focused on commercial sex solicitation and human trafficking-related activity, while also providing an opportunity to identify and assist individuals who may be victims of exploitation.
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The operation resulted in:
- 19 citations issued
- 4 arrests
- 2 juveniles recovered
- 1 adult female victim recovered and connected with resources through the Family Justice Center
- 2 local Stockton warrants cleared
Combating human trafficking takes a strong, coordinated partnership. We are grateful to all of the agencies and personnel who continue to work together to protect vulnerable individuals, identify victims, and hold those involved in exploitation accountable.
Source: San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office
