by A disturbing human trafficking case came to light over the weekend in Southfield, Michigan, resulting in the arrest of a Texas man and the rescue of a 21-year-old woman who identified herself as a victim.
Southfield police responded to a domestic disturbance at the Quality Inn on Telegraph Road, where a woman claimed a man had smashed her windshield. What began as a routine call quickly unraveled into a more serious investigation when the woman revealed shocking details.
Key details of the incident:
- The call was made over the weekend, and new information was shared on Wednesday, July 23.
- When officers arrived, the woman pointed out one of three hotel rooms the man had access to, raising suspicion.
- The woman said she did not know what state she was in and informed officers she was a victim of human trafficking.
- Karen McDonald, a human trafficking prosecutor, explained that traffickers often book multiple rooms at low-cost hotels to conduct illegal operations unnoticed.
- The suspect, identified as Randolph Demarcus Lewis from Texas, was arrested and arraigned on multiple charges, including:
- Running a human trafficking enterprise resulting in injury
- Engaging in commercial sexual activity
- According to the warrant, the trafficking activity occurred between July 19 and July 21 at the hotel.
- The entire operation allegedly took place in plain sight, hidden within a local community setting.
The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement emphasizing the importance of vigilance in spotting signs of trafficking, particularly in hotels and motels.
