Two unrelated investigations allege victims were forced into prostitution.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Three people have been indicted by Oklahoma’s Multi-County Grand Jury on felony human trafficking charges in two unrelated cases investigated by the Oklahoma City Police Department.
The indictments, filed Monday in Oklahoma County District Court, charge Amario Dewayne Clay with human trafficking for commercial sex, acquiring proceeds from illegal activity and possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. In a separate case, Michael Lynntay Davis and Maria Fernanda Contreras Rosales are each charged with conspiracy to commit human trafficking for commercial sex and human trafficking for commercial sex.
According to prosecutors, the two cases involve different alleged victims and separate investigations by Oklahoma City police.
In the Clay case, prosecutors allege he forced one victim into prostitution between March and May, arranged appointments with sex buyers and collected money from the activity. He is also accused of possessing a Glock 9mm handgun while committing the alleged crimes.
The attorney general’s office said investigators found the alleged victim during an operation at an Oklahoma City hotel, where officers recovered about $4,000 in cash believed to be connected to the prostitution activity and seized the handgun. Investigators also allege cellphone messages showed Clay arranged appointments, set prices and directed the victim’s activities. The victim was offered support services after the investigation.
In the second case, prosecutors allege Davis and Contreras Rosales forced a woman into prostitution over about a week in June. Court records allege the pair arranged appointments with sex buyers, set prices, transported the victim to meetings in Oklahoma City and Texas, and required her to turn over the money she received to Davis.
According to the attorney general’s office, that investigation began after Oklahoma City police responded June 28 to a “trouble unknown” call. Officers found the alleged victim outside a residence without shoes and wearing little clothing. She was connected with victim services and continues to receive assistance, the agency said.
The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office announced the indictments Wednesday, saying all three defendants are in custody. The office prosecutes cases brought by the state’s Multi-County Grand Jury.
