| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1460 | 2015-06-02 | Troop B | Troopers Rescue Human Trafficking Victim During Weekend Enforcement Detail |
TROOP B - NEWS RELEASE June 2, 2015 Troopers Rescue Human Trafficking Victim During Weekend Enforcement Detail Orleans Parish – A multi-agency Human Trafficking/Prostitution detail throughout the New Orleans Metropolitan Area has led to the discovery and rescue of a 17 year old female classified as a juvenile under trafficking laws and the arrest of a New Orleans resident on charges of Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes. The arrest and rescue were made possible through the combined investigative efforts of the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations, Federal Bureau of Investigations, New Orleans Police Department, and Kenner Police Department. On Friday, May 29, 2015, law enforcement officials identified a 17 year old juvenile that was being advertised for sexual purposes. During an interview, detectives determined that the juvenile was being “pimped” by 26 year-old James Muse of New Orleans, LA. Muse was located and booked into the Orleans Parish Jail without incident. “Louisiana State Police has continued to work with our law enforcement partners and each time we combine efforts, we see results,” said Colonel Mike Edmonson, Louisiana State Police Superintendent. “Troopers have been supplementing the New Orleans Police Department in and around the French Quarter and we have seen a decrease in crime. We will continue to combine efforts because we know it has an enormous effect on the quality of life in our communities.” If citizens have information related to criminal activity, they are encouraged to use the “See Something Send Something” application which will connect them and their mobile devices to criminal intelligence centers nationwide. “See Something Send Something” is a nationwide suspicious activity reporting (SAR) tool for citizens to help in the fight against terrorism and criminal activity. Additionally, the free app has information on what to look for and when to submit suspicious activity reports along with how to receive important alerts. The application can be found at My Mobile Witness, Inc. please visit http://www.mymobilewitness.com/consumer-services.php. This system is not intended for emergency situations. For situations requiring an immediate response, call 911 or your local law enforcement directly.
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