A monthlong, multi-agency human trafficking operation in Lubbock resulted in the rescue of 10 victims and the arrest of 20 individuals, according to information released by the Lubbock Police Department.

The operation was conducted throughout January and coordinated with National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It was led by the Lubbock Police Department’s Special Operations Human Trafficking Unit, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office.

Police said the rescued victims were connected with Voice of Hope, a Lubbock-based organization that provides services and resources for survivors of human trafficking.

According to law enforcement, 16 individuals face felony charges, one individual faces both felony and misdemeanor charges, and three individuals face misdemeanor charges stemming from the operation. Several suspects were also held on federal immigration detainers.

“While the operation has concluded, the Lubbock Police Department, in conjunction with its area law enforcement partners, remains committed in its fight against human trafficking here in the Hub City and beyond,” the department said in a statement.

Individuals Arrested and Charges Filed

Authorities released the following names and charges related to the operation. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Felony Charges

Daniel John Forgione, 63 – Solicitation of prostitution

Son Hoang Tran, 54 – Solicitation of prostitution

Diego Arrendondo, 37 – Solicitation of prostitution (ICE detainer)

Francisco Manuel Romero, 26 – Solicitation of prostitution

Ray Anthony Herrera, 59 – Solicitation of prostitution

Gabor Plosz, 34 – Solicitation of prostitution (ICE detainer)

Oluwaseye Peter Oyetade, 35 – Solicitation of prostitution

Angel Anthony Contreras-Fuentes, 24 – Solicitation of prostitution

Justin Mathis, 44 – Solicitation of prostitution

Wesley Adam Walker, 46 – Solicitation of prostitution; unlawful carrying of a weapon; manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance; possession of marijuana

Jeffrey McClanahan, 43 – Solicitation of prostitution

Tsamarte Ryan, 27 – Solicitation of prostitution

Jamil Willis, 43 – Promotion of prostitution (warrant)

Fu Gao, 66 – Aggravated promotion of prostitution (warrant)

Biwu Liu, 32 – Aggravated promotion of prostitution (warrant)

Griselda Alexandra Chavira, 26 – Prostitution

Felony and Misdemeanor Charges

Samuel Logan Wing, 28 – Solicitation of prostitution (felony); resisting arrest/search/transport (misdemeanor)

Misdemeanor Charges

William Bryan Terrell, 49 – Interference with public duties; resisting arrest/search/transport

Jason Rachels, 44 – Warrant for attempted solicitation of prostitution

Veronica Marie Chavez, 35 – Misdemeanor charge

Resources for Victims

Authorities encouraged anyone who may be a victim of human trafficking or who knows someone in need of assistance to contact the following organizations:

Voice of Hope: 806-763-7273 | voiceofhopetexas.org

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 | humantraffickinghotline.org

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST | missingkids.org