Human Trafficking Missions Yield Positive Results

Throughout the month of September, the Portland Police Bureau continued directed patrol efforts along Northeast 82nd Avenue and Northeast Sandy Boulevard in response to ongoing community complaints and observed nuisance/livability activity related to sex trafficking. These were collaborative efforts among the Human Trafficking Unit, East Precinct, North Precinct Neighborhood Response Team (NRT), Central Precinct Entertainment Detail, Detectives Division, Victim Services Unit, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, Multnomah County Parole & Probation, Oregon State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Safety Compass.

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:

Jacob Giles, 23, Portland, OR

Aleksandr Sarkisov, 56, Vancouver, WA

Lesther Valdez-Herrera, 26, Beaverton, OR

Erwin Zacarias-Prado, 19, Wood Village, OR

Alan Yanez-Peralta, 25, Portland, OR

David Gomez-Cruz, 24, Portland, OR

Ruvim Buntylo, 16, Portland, OR

Richard Perez-Morales, 29, Portland, OR (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants)

David Paredes, 27, Sherwood, OR

Abraham Swaray, 31, Portland, OR

Nathaniel Austin, 21, Portland, OR

David Zagreychuk, 20, Portland, OR

Qiquan Sun, 57, Portland, OR

Fernando Torres-Jimenez, 24, Portland, OR (Firearms Charges)

Keith Smith, 40, Newport, OR

Theo Henderson, 35, Portland, OR

Fredy Miguel-Cruz, 29, Portland, OR

Marcus Pina, 28, Saint Helens, OR

Matthew Pina, 39, Saint Helens, OR

Khalid Akid, 38, Hillsboro, OR

Nasrat Akeed, 22, Beaverton, OR

Joel Hunt, 34, Hillsboro, OR

Gregory Roseboro, 46, Portland, OR

Jusef Beganovic, 31, Canby, OR

Carlos Garcia-Garcia, 19, Clackamas, OR

Deverton Cochrane, 42, Brightwood, OR

During this timeframe, eight vehicles were towed, one firearm was recovered, and additional information was gathered related to other suspected buyers, suspected traffickers, and ongoing trafficking investigations. Eighteen providers were contacted through officers or advocates and were offered assistance or connection to resources. HTU continues to utilize the partnership of PPB's Victim Services Unit and Safety Compass for street level outreach. 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 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].

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