Pair Caught In Berks County Human Trafficking Sting, Police Say

Two men were arrested last month as part of a police sting on human trafficking in Berks County, authorities say.

James Edward Moon, Percival Roberto Williams
Photo Credit: *Spring Twp. Police Dept.*

02/15/2024 2:52 p.m.

The District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Task Force posted phony listings on websites "commonly used for sexual advertisements," Spring Township police said in a release.

On Jan. 29, suspects responded to the ads and agreed to pay for sex with 14- and 15-year-olds, authorities said.

Spring police announced two arrests in connection with the sting:

James Edward Moon, 67, of Sinking Spring, was charged with IDSI of a person under 16, statutory sexual assault, corruption of minors, and unlawful contact.
Percival Roberto Williams, 46, of Allentown, was charged with promoting prostitution and criminal use of a communications facility, and related counts.

Each has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Feb. 27, according to court records.

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