Undercover human trafficking investigation ends with six people arrested, Alabama sheriff says

Published 9:53 am Friday, March 24, 2023

Six people have been arrested in Alabama after an undercover human trafficking investigation concluded, a local sheriff said.

On Thursday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office investigators announced the arrest of six people on charges related to human trafficking.

Arrested were:

Christopher Clayton Kelly 37, from Eufaula. Kelly was charged with Human Trafficking 1st degree, electronic solicitation of a minor, enticing a child for immoral purpose. Kelly’s bonds totaled $120,000.

Gregory Leon Porter 22, from Abbeville. Porter was charged with Human Trafficking 1st degree, electronic solicitation of a minor, enticing a child for immoral purpose. Porter’s bonds totaled $120,000.

Thomas James Pritchett 29, from Union Springs. Pritchett was charged with Human Trafficking 1st degree, electronic solicitation of a minor, traveling to meet a minor for unlawful sex act. Pritchett‘s bonds totaled $150,000.

Dawnte Ladell Allen 30, from Dothan. Allen was charged with Human Trafficking 1st degree, electronic solicitation of a minor, and traveling to meet a minor for unlawful sex act. Allen’s bonds totaled $150,000.

Anthony Arjamie Russaw 26, from Eufaula. Russaw was charged with Human Trafficking 1st degree, electronic solicitation of a minor, and traveling to meet a minor for unlawful sex act. Russaw’s bonds totaled $150,000.

Francisco Camaja Gomez 26, from Virgina. Gomez was charged with Human Trafficking 1st degree, electronic solicitation of a minor, and traveling to meet a minor for unlawful sex act. Gomez is being held on no bond.

“The Henry County Sheriff’s Office will continue to make it a priority to protect the exploitation of the children in our community,” Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankenship said. “I would like to express my gratitude to the following agencies for their assistance in this operation: The Henry County Task Force, SBI (ICAC unit), Abbeville Police Department, Dale County Sheriffs Office, District Attorney Russ Goodman and his Staff, Houston County Sheriffs Office, The Department of Homeland Security, and Covenant Rescue Group. The listed agencies put in countless hours this week and made this operation a true success, and I am truly grateful for their professionalism and dedication to protecting our communities.”