GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Police Department, in partnership with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Human Trafficking Unit, conducted a two-day child sex exploitation operation on April 9 and April 10.
As part of the operation, investigators established an online presence across multiple internet platforms to identify and apprehend individuals attempting to engage in sexual activity with minors. Officers participating in the operation received specialized training and support from Covenant Rescue Group.
The operation resulted in 11 arrests, the issuance of 37 warrants, three ICE detainers, and one parole violation. Additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation remains ongoing.
Individuals Arrested:
Julian Manuel Francisco Santiago, 34, Greenville — ICE detainer
-Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree
-Participation in Prostitution of a Minor
-Human Trafficking, 1st Offense
Franklin Erb, 57, Laurens
-Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree
-Participation in Prostitution of a Minor
-Human Trafficking, 1st Offense
Bruce K. Alexander, 33, Greenville
-Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree
-Participation in Prostitution of a Minor
-Human Trafficking, 1st Offense
Christopher S. Campbell, 48, Anderson
-Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree
-Participation in Prostitution of a Minor
-Human Trafficking, 1st Offense
Charles S. Brown, 43, Taylors
-Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree X 2
-Participation in Prostitution of a Minor X 2
-Human Trafficking, 1st Offense X 2
Dontae V. Carter, 25, Anderson — parole violation
-Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree
-Participation in Prostitution of a Minor
-Human Trafficking, 1st Offense
-Dissemination of Obscene Material to a Minor
Jihad Hassan Shabazz Stockdale, 33, Greenville
-Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree
-Participation in Prostitution of a Minor
-Human Trafficking, 1st Offense
Marco Antonio Ruiz Jimon, 40, Spartanburg — ICE detainer
-Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree
-Participation in Prostitution of a Minor
-Human Trafficking, 1st Offense
Jhonatan D. Cortez, 26, Spartanburg — ICE detainer
-Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree
-Participation in Prostitution of a Minor
-Human Trafficking, 1st Offense
Joseph M. Mbuyi, 23, Wellford
-Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree
-Participation in Prostitution of a Minor
-Human Trafficking, 1st Offense
John D. Rist, 46, Chester
-Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree
-Participation in Prostitution of a Minor
-Human Trafficking, 1st Offense
