human trafficking

A convicted sex offender is in deep trouble with the law once again as he now finds himself at the heart of a human trafficking case in St. Landry Parish.

Rutledge Deas IV of Metairie has been booked on human trafficking charges after police say he sent text messages to allegedly scam victims.

A surprisingly simple hack that has ramifications that could actually save the life of a child.

The proposal is seen as a way to combat human trafficking in Louisiana.

More than 170 people have been arrested, and over 100 human trafficking victims have been rescued as part of October's operation "Autumn Hope".

In a story first reported by KATC-TV3, a group of local people gathered on the streets of Lafayette to protest human trafficking.