In the recent surge to combat human trafficking in Pomona, California, a startling discovery was made during a police sting operation. On July 25, 30-year-old Juan Hernandez was apprehended by the Pomona Police while engaging in what has been described as a "sex purchase." Police officers were conducting a targeted human trafficking operation on East Holt Avenue when they encountered Hernandez and made the arrest.
According to NBC Los Angeles, when the authorities stopped Hernandez, they discovered an eight-month-old baby in the backseat of his vehicle. The child, determined to be unharmed, was subsequently taken under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services. Hernandez is now facing serious allegations, including prostitution and child endangerment, upon the disturbing revelation that an infant was present during the illicit transaction.
A statement obtained by KTLA from the police department indicated that "The child was unharmed, and the father is cooperating with the investigation," emphasizing the fortunate circumstance of the child's safety amidst the troubling incident.
Further details provided by the Pomona Police Department clarified that the operation leading to Hernandez's arrest was a joint effort between the Pomona Police Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and the Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF). It was during this operation that the officers executed a traffic stop on Hernandez, identifying him as a sex purchaser and locating his child in the vehicle.
