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6 arrested in west Georgia sex trafficking operation

(L-R) Dong II Lee, Dexter Bray Sr., Rollins Atkinson, Calvin Holmes, Deonte Scott, Gabriel Means 6 arrested in west Georgia sex trafficking operation (Troup County Sheriff's Office)

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — Multiple people were arrested after an undercover sex trafficking operation in west Georgia.

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The LaGrange Police Department worked with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office on the operation on Nov. 5.

The operation generated more than 60 online requests over six hours, police said.

Authorities said six people responded to the undercover account and showed up to meet with the person behind it.

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Five of the six were charged with pandering, which is now a felony in Georgia. The sixth person was arrested on a charge related to possession of a controlled substance.

Those arrested include:

LaGrange Police Department:

  • Dexter Bray Sr. – Pandering
  • Dong II Lee – Pandering

Troup County Sheriff’s Office:

  • Deonte Scott – Pandering and violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act (VGCSA)
  • Gabriel Means – Pandering and violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act
  • Calvin Holmes – Pandering
  • Rollins Atkinson – Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act

The police department credited assisting law enforcement agencies, Skull Games Solutions and community partners for helping make the operation possible. Skull Games Solutions provided training, support and consultation.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Horseman at 706-883-2658. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Tip411 mobile app or online portal, or by texting LAGRANGE to 847411.

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