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Oak Ridge Police Chief Arrest

Arlington police arrested Oak Ridge Police Chief Thomas Peoples on October 6, 2022. He was charged with soliciting a minor.

Local Sting Operations

In Oak Ridge, Tennessee, law enforcement conducted operations targeting sex trafficking and prostitution. At least nine men were arrested, including five who met with undercover agents posing as juveniles. They faced charges related to trafficking, sex offenses, and prostitution. Tennessee pastors were also among those arrested on human trafficking charges.

Regional Incidents

Prostitution allegations surfaced at an Elmhurst hotel, marking the second such case at that location. A joint human trafficking operation in Knoxville led to 32 arrests, while another in Oliver Springs resulted in seven arrests. Authorities in Delta raided brothels and parks, arresting 151 suspects.

Additional Cases

An Oak Ridge couple faced charges related to the brutal death, rape, and torture of a victim. Separately, two women were arrested for prostitution at a Victoria massage location. A sting in East Ridge yielded multiple arrests on trafficking charges.

*TAGS* – undercover prostitution sting, soliciting minor charges, human trafficking operations