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Scammers Posing As Police Demand Payments, CT Authorities Warn
Authorities in Connecticut are warning residents about phone scammers posing as police or special agents, accusing them of a crime, and demanding they pay a fine. Multiple people across the state — and even as far away as Virginia — have reported receiving calls from the Hartford Judicial District State’s Attorney Office, with someone claiming to be an "investigator" or "special agent." This so-called "agent" says the victim has been named or identified in a human trafficking, prostitution, or another criminal investigation and must pay a fine or face potential jail time. That is not how t…
Police & Fire
Undercover Sting Leads To Child Exploitation Charges For 4 In CT
Four men were charged for allegedly making deals with undercover police to have sex with a 15-year-old girl. The arrests occurred in Hartford County on Friday, April 19, at an undisclosed hotel in Hartford. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police, the Special Investigations Division conducted an undercover sting operation to target and combat child exploitation. The operation was located at an undisclosed hotel within the City of Hartford. Undercover law enforcement personnel assumed the identity of a 15-year-old girl’s aunt on the internet and engaged in dia…
Police & Fire
Man Tries To Traffic 15-Year-Old Girl In Multiple CT Towns, Police Say
A man has been arrested after authorities said he was caught planning to traffic a teen girl for money in Connecticut. The New Haven County incident was investigated by the FBI and Meriden Police Department, leading to the arrest of 35-year-old Gary Taylor on Thursday, March 21. During the investigation, Taylor spoke to who he believed to be a 15-year-old girl. As he spoke to the girl, police said Taylor expressed interest in trafficking her in nearby towns for money. Police said he then traveled to Meriden to meet up with the girl, only to be arrested and charged with the following: …
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CT Man Charged With Commercial Sex Abuse Of Minor After Year-Long Investigation
A Connecticut man is being held on a $1 million bond after being charged with the commercial sex abuse of minors following a year-long investigation, police said. New Haven County resident Anthony Lazzari, age 46, of Meriden, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 16 on a warrant charging him with: Four counts of criminal attempt to commit commercial sex abuse of a minor Three counts of criminal attempt to commit trafficking of persons Four counts of commercial sex abuse of a minor Two counts of promoting prostitution Enticing a minor An investigation that began in September 2020 by Meriden Poli…
Police & Fire
Innkeeper With A 'Sex Dungeon' Sentenced To 29 Years In Prison Over Child Exploitation
A Connecticut man who had a “sex dungeon” and attempted to pay for "limitless" sex with a child has been sentenced to nearly 29 years in federal prison. Simon Hessler, 48, formerly of Ellington, has been sentenced to nearly 29 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release over child exploration offenses. Hessler was the owner of Baymont Inn & Suites in Manchester, according to his LinkedIn profile. He was also the president of New England Hospitality Management, Inc. and an EMT driver with the Ellington Volunteer Ambulance service. From the United States Att…
Police & Fire
Police Refute Speculation About Human Trafficking At Danbury Fair Mall
Police are refuting rumors of human trafficking incidents at a popular area mall. There have been multiple postings on social media alleging that there was a human trafficking problem at the Danbury Fair Mall, Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams said. The posts reportedly falsely allege that the incidents of human trafficking have been confirmed by both the Danbury Police and mall officials. Williams said that “there is no validity to these allegations at this time.” According to Williams, over the weekend, there was one complaint of a suspicious man who was allegedly follo…
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CT Man Accused Of Running ‘Sex Dungeon’ Charged In CT Human Trafficking Investigation
A man accused of running a “slave training” business has been arrested in connection with a human trafficking investigation in Connecticut. The Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit arrested Simon Hessler, 47, who was wanted on sexual assault charges. Hessler was charged on Friday, Nov. 8 with four counts of fourth-degree sexual assault and four counts of risk of injury/impairing the morals of a minor. He has been remanded on $1,000,000 bail. Hessler, of Ellington, had been arrested in 2018 for attempted trafficking in persons, sex assault second degree, cruelty to person…
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Three Charged For Prostitution Ring After Police Raid At CT Massage Parlor
Three women are in police custody for allegedly running a prostitution operation out of a Connecticut massage parlor. Naugatuck Police detectives searched Maple Massage on New Haven Road on Wednesday, 23, following an investigation into reports that patrons were paying for more than massages at the business. Police said that the investigation determined that employees would accept cash in exchange for sexual acts. According to Connecticut Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, at any given moment, there are upwards of 250 illicit massage parlors statewide. Kun Liu, 50, and Zuohua Wang, 44, both of Flush…
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Hundreds Attend New Canaan Human Trafficking Event With Wesley Clark
More than 600 people attended an April 25 talk on human trafficking featuring retired four-star Gen. Wesley Clark. Grace Farms Foundation and the New Canaan Library co-hosted a conversation American Growth and Global Leadership with Clark who shared excerpts from his most recent book, "Don’t Wait for the Next War." Michael Chen, vice chair of Grace Farms Foundation and a former CEO and President of a division of GE and NBC News served as moderator. “The greatest power Americans have is our values,” said Clark. “We want to use our values as a force for good.” Clark presented a co…
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Hundreds Expected At New Canaan Human Trafficking Event With Wesley Clark
Grace Farms Foundation has partnered with the New Canaan Library for a conversation with General Wesley Clark, who will be presenting a discussion about global policy and the future of American growth and leadership, including his unique perspective concerning the crime of modern-day slavery and its impact on our community. General Clark is a four-star general and NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander (Europe). Since retiring nearly 20 years ago, he has served as an investment banker, author and in 2004 ran as a Democratic candidate for President. With human trafficking making headlines lately, …
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Four Charged In Sex Trafficking Ring That Included CT Hotels, Motels
A Westchester resident is among four men facing charges for their roles in allegedly trafficking women for sex in multiple states. Geoffrey Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District announced the arrest of the four on Tuesday, including 49-year-old Bronxville resident Guixia Wu “stemming from a conspiracy to engage in the interstate trafficking of women, primarily Chinese nationals, for the purpose of prostitution." The women were reportedly moving into and out of hotels and motels in seven states, including New York and Connecticut. According to the indictment unse…
Politics
Esty’s Second Bipartisan Anti-Human Trafficking Bill Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The second of U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty’s two bipartisan bills to combat human trafficking in America was signed into law Monday, marking the successful conclusion of an effort to establish tough new penalties for truckers and create a human trafficking prevention coordinator position at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Esty (D-5th District) introduced both bills with U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.). “I’m proud that we were able to turn bipartisan proposals to protect Americans threatened by the horrible and inhumane crime of human trafficking into reality,” Esty said…
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