A multi-agency operation dubbed "Operation Safe Stage" has led to the arrests of personnel involved in a sex trafficking ring in Arlington, according to details released by the Arlington Police Department. The targeted business, Chicas Locas, an adult entertainment venue located at 2711 Majesty Drive, was investigated and ultimately raided last Thursday, after undercover work and evidence collection by local law enforcement.
The HEAT unit of APD began its investigation in August 2025 following tips about illegal sex acts being promoted at the venue, with monetary proceeds allegedly funneled to the club's managers, as well as suspected narcotics sales. Equipped with enough incriminating evidence, a search warrant was issued, supporting an extensive collaborative raid that involved personnel from the Tarrant County Human Trafficking Task Force, TABC agents, and APD's HEAT detectives, among others. The Arlington Police Department reported that two managers of Chicas Locas are now in custody, facing charges linked to this criminal activity.
During the execution of the warrants, Oziel Ramos, 25, and Ariel Tapia, 40, were arrested and charged with Aggravated Promotion of Prostitution and are currently held at the Tarrant County Jail. "Operation Safe Stage was a success and I am extremely proud of the work that went into it," Chief Al Jones was quoted as saying, per the Arlington Police Department. "We and our partner agencies sent a strong message that human trafficking has no place in Tarrant County and we will use every resource available to go after those who commit this heinous crime."
In addition to the primary bust concerning the alleged trafficking operations, other individuals were detained. Oscar Escobar, 28, was taken into custody under several outstanding misdemeanor warrants, and 50-year-old Alejandro Hernandez was arrested on charges of unlawful weapon possession and multiple drug-related counts. Nearly $13,000 in cash, various digital devices, and drug paraphernalia were seized. The code violations were documented by the City of Arlington Fire Marshal's Office and Health Department, and additional corroborating interviews are ongoing as part of the larger investigation.
