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Talya Holgate-Allen
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Rogers Police arrested a man they accuse of human trafficking.
According to a press release from police, the arrest is related to a joint human trafficking investigation effort with the Arkansas Attorney General's Office, Benton County Prosecutor's office, and the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
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The investigation into three Asian massage parlors located in Rogers in Fall 2024. The parlors were identified as Ping Massage, Stream Massage, and Tulip Massage, as stated in the press release.
David Whited is identified as one of three individuals who own the parlors. He was arrested on Tuesday by the U.S. Marshals Service.
He was arrested and charged with Trafficking of Persons, a Class A Felony, and Engaging in a Continuing Criminal Gang, Organization, or Enterprise, a Class Y Felony.
Whited is currently being held at the Benton County Jail.
This is an ongoing investigation. RPD is continuing to investigate the other owners or operators of the massage parlors.
Anyone with information is advised to call RPD at 479-621-1172
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