Three Months of Human Trafficking Missions Result in Numerous Arrests

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Throughout the months of March, April and May, the Portland Police Bureau continued directed patrol efforts along Northeast 82nd Avenue and Northeast Sandy Boulevard in response to ongoing community complaints and observed sex trafficking activity.

These were collaborative efforts among the Portland Police Human Trafficking Unit (HTU), East Precinct, Central Precinct, North Precinct, Central Precinct Entertainment Detail, Detective Division, and Victim Services Unit. PPB is also grateful to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Sandy Police Department, Port of Portland Police Department, Multnomah County District Attorney's Office (MCDA), Multnomah County Parole & Probation, Oregon State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, Safety Compass and the Providence S.A.F.E. Center. All were active partners in this effort.

Criminal Charges

The following individuals were arrested or cited for ORS 167.008 Commercial Sexual Solicitation (CSS) and/or Portland City Code 14A.40.50 Unlawful Prostitution Procurement Activities (UPPA), and any other noted crimes:

Kenny T. Manylath, 27, Portland, OR

Bobit Phull, 45, Oregon City, OR

Gun seized from Kinney

Christopher L. Kinney, 31, Portland, OR (also Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Driving While Suspended-Misdemeanor, Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm in Public)

Daniel J. Throckmorton, Jr, 31, Portland, OR

Tyree L. Carter, 37, Marysville, WA

Morgan P. Nicholson 38, Portland, OR

James S. Gossard, 30, Portland, OR

Joshua Dillinger-Tillotson, 35, Vancouver, WA

Mario A. Huerta-Contreras, 35, Woodburn, OR (also ORS163.413 Purchasing Sex with a Minor, ORS163.415 Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, and ORS163.355 Rape in the Third Degree-Statutory Rape Under 16 Years of Age)

Tyler A. Worley, 33, Boring, OR (also ORS163.413 Purchasing Sex with a Minor, 475.894 (2)(a) PCS Methamphetamine)

Emad M. Labib, 22, Gresham, OR (also ORS163.413 Purchasing Sex with a Minor, ORS163.415 Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree)

Cris L. Cepeda, 42, Portland, OR

Miguel Flores-Fuentes, 37, Beaverton, OR

Teodoro Bautista-Franco, 63, Dundee, OR

Brian S. Matsubara, 51, Portland, OR

Maynor A. Perez-Perez, 21, Gresham, OR

Samuel A. Eisenberg, 33, Vancouver, WA

Matthew Plummer, 36, Vancouver, WA

Christian M. Zapanta, 28, Portland, OR

Taher K. Heyi, 36, Portland, OR

Isai Flores-Ambroso, 25, Portland, OR

Dylan Popoca-Gumeciendo, 19, Vancouver, WA

Jhostan Soto-Inga, 26, Redmond, OR

Ryan J. Bustamante, 31, Seattle, WA

Alan Yanez-Peralta, 25, Gresham, OR

Andrii Tifoi, 27, Portland, OR

Amanaki N. Latu, 27, Portland, OR

Luis M. Camara-Mezuita, 53, Portland, OR

Christopher J. Wilkins, 51, Clackamas, OR

The Missions

Since the beginning of April, the Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) has engaged in frequent high visibility patrols in areas known for chronic prostitution-related activities. During these patrols and other directed-patrol missions, more than 110 provider contacts were made by officers and providers were offered advocacy services and other resources. During these contacts and other investigative efforts, additional information was gathered related to other suspected buyers, suspected traffickers, and ongoing trafficking investigations.

Services Offered

HTU continues to utilize the partnership of PPB's Victim Services Unit and Safety Compass for street level outreach for provider contacts. Safety Compass is a non-profit organization that offers advocacy services to individuals under the age of 25 who identify as survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking. HTU has also recently partnered with the Providence S.A.F.E. Center which provides medical examinations, treatment, and other services to victims of sex and labor trafficking.

How to Report

HTU cases are complex with several identified barriers such as repeated traumatic exposures, trauma bonds with traffickers, and fear of retaliation. The survivors in these cases are often reluctant to come forward, make a report, and/or continue through the criminal justice process. HTU continues to offer trauma-informed, victim-centered services, in conjunction with PPB Victim Services Unit advocates and community-based partnerships like Safety Compass. If you know or suspect someone is being trafficked, please call 911, PPB's non-emergency line 503-823-3333, or the National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888. Non-emergency Portland related tips can also be reported to: [email protected].

Learn More

Human trafficking is a pervasive and deeply harmful crime that targets vulnerable individuals, often children, and subjects them to ongoing abuse and exploitation. HTU recently safely recovered six juveniles being sex trafficked in Portland. It is fueled by demand and perpetuated by those who seek to profit from human suffering.

The Portland Police Bureau considers the identification and protection of trafficking victims a top priority. Through specialized units like HTU and close collaboration with MCDA and other partners, PPB is focused on proactive investigations, victim outreach, and ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice.

On May 7, 2026, PPB, MCDA, and Safety Compass held a news conference discussing the shocking rise in juveniles they have recently rescued from open air sex trafficking:

On January 27, 2026, HTU, PPB Victim's Service, MCDA, and Safety Compass gave powerful testimony to the Portland City Council's Community and Public Safety Committee:

In May 2024, the Portland Police Bureau offered an episode of the Talking Beat features a discussion on the Human Trafficking Unit in Portland, emphasizing collaborative efforts to combat juvenile sex trafficking, support victims, and hold offenders accountable while prioritizing a victim-centered approach. You can listen to the podcast here.

You can subscribe to The Talking Beat Podcast here.

And in 2023, PPB debuted a video on the problem and devastating impacts of sex trafficking.

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