By City News Service. A yearlong human trafficking investigation in San Diego County uncovered at least seven victims who were pimped and trafficked for years by three defendants in San Marcos, authorities said on Monday.
The human trafficking operation moved drugs and forced women in their 20s and 30s into prostitution, officials said. Victims were dependent on Evans for money and said he would leave them stranded and without enough money to eat, authorities said. Evans is charged with 22 felony counts, including human trafficking, pimping and pandering. Lefors and McElrath were each charged with six felony counts, including human trafficking, pimping and pandering.
Both defendants face 24 years and eight months behind bars if convicted. KPBS' daily news podcast covering local politics, education, health, environment, the border and more. New episodes are ready weekday mornings so you can listen on your morning commute. Want more KPBS news? Find us on Twitter and Facebook , or sign up for our newsletters. Skip to main content. Search Input Field. Sheriff's officials said the investigation started with a tip. Authorities believe there are dozens of victims in several states.
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