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Arrests Made In Child Sex Trafficking Case

By News Apr 20, 2021 | 11:29 AM

Lincoln Police make an arrest in an investigation that started in November of 2020 regarding the sex trafficking of children occurring out of an apartment in the 1600 block of N 56th Street.  Two children, 14 years old and 15 years old were questioned and stated that two men had been trafficking them for sex in the apartment.  The 14 year old stated another man had engaged in sex with her for money and drugs.  He also attempted to traffic her as well.

Police were able to find evidence through interviews, phone records and digital evidence.   On December 9th, 26 year old Jose Isreal Hernandez-Rivas was arrested for Sex Trafficking a Minor.

On December 21st, 32-year-old Luis Vasquez Chiquirin was arrested for Sex Trafficking a Minor.

On April 18th, 39-year-old Troy Springer was arrested at his residence in the 1700 block of N 56th Street for Sex Trafficking a Minor and 1st Degree Sexual Assault.