CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — Nine suspects were arrested over the weekend in Clovis during a two-day undercover operation targeting human traffickers and child predators, police said.
Clovis Police conducted the operation on Friday and Saturday with assistance from the California Department of Justice and Breaking the Chains, a local nonprofit organization that cares for victims of human trafficking.
Seven of the nine suspects were arrested without incident at various locations in Clovis.
Another suspect failed to pull over, leading officers on a pursuit to Shields and Armstrong, where a collision involving five vehicles occurred.
Three adults complained of pain and received medical care at the scene, and an infant was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Police said the suspect ran from the crash but was taken into custody a short distance away by Clovis Police.
The Fresno Police Department investigated the collision because it occurred in Fresno’s jurisdiction.
A ninth suspect also evaded officers and is still wanted. Detectives are looking for 36-year-old Kyle Riechel of Fresno on several felony charges.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts can remain anonymous by calling Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP or by submitting a tip through the mobile app.
During the operation, multiple victims of human trafficking were turned over to Breaking the Chains at the scene to receive assistance.
Confidential help is available for victims of human trafficking through law enforcement or local nonprofit organizations.
In Clovis, people can call 911 for emergencies or (559) 324-2800 for non-emergencies. Breaking the Chains can be reached at (559) 492-1566.
Suspect Information:
Fernando Garza, 34-year-old Fresno resident. Charges: Pandering, convicted felon in possession of ammunition, violation of post release community supervision, unrelated warrant.William Vallejo, 29-year-old Fresno resident. Charges: Pandering, evading officers, hit and run, obstructing a peace officer.Jordan Smith, 23-year-old Fresno resident. Charges: Pandering, violation of a protection order.Aaron Gray, 24-year-old Fresno resident. Charges: Pandering.Alize Gonzalez, 24-year-old Fresno resident. Charges: Soliciting prostitution.Letrice Moton, 29-year-old Fresno resident. Charges: Soliciting prostitution.Celestina Bejaran, 28-year-old Modesto resident. Charges: Soliciting prostitution.David Martinez, 48-year-old Madera resident. Charges: Contacting a minor with the intent to commit a sexual act, arranging a meeting with a minor with the intent to commit a sexual act.Christian Scott, 31-year-old Clovis resident. Charges: Persuading a minor to engage in commercial sex acts, contacting a minor with the intent to commit a sexual act, arranging a meeting with a minor with the intent to commit a sexual act.WANTED: Kyle Riechel, 36-year-old Fresno resident. Charges: Contacting a minor with the intent to commit a sexual act, arranging a meeting with a minor with the intent to commit a sexual act, evading officers, violation of probation.