MIDLAND, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division conducted an online solicitation of prostitution operation from Oct. 16-19.
The operation was in conjunction with a recovery operation to locate and identify victims of human trafficking. It targeted individuals seeking to exploit and victimize trafficking victims in order to identify people suspected of being involved in human trafficking using different websites to solicit sex acts.
DPS’ Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (ICT) Division, Texas Highway Patrol (THP), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Midland Police Department (MPD), Odessa Police Department (OPD) and the Midland County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) all assisted in these investigations. In addition, multiple civilian entities (NGOs) also assisted to aid in the recovery efforts.
As a result of the operation, seven suspects were arrested and booked into the Midland and Ector County jails:
- Christopher Tisler, 43, of Chico, CA - Solicitation of Prostitution.
- Jesus Madrid, 54, of Odessa, TX - Solicitation of Prostitution.
- Isaac Vasquez Gonzalez, 24, of Midland, TX - Solicitation of Prostitution.
- Michael Turpin, 30, of Millsap, TX - Solicitation of Prostitution.
- Jason Lopez, 38, of Midland, TX - Solicitation of Prostitution.
- Jose Manso Lama, 53, of Odessa, TX - Solicitation of Prostitution.
- Guy Hutson, 43, of Odessa, TX - Warrant Failure to Appear Solicitation of Prostitution.
Human Trafficking Operation Arrests
This operation recovered 14 human trafficking victims across the United States, including Midland and Odessa.
If you are a victim of human trafficking or have information about this type of criminal activity, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888.