BEAVER DAM, KY—The Kentucky State Police is reporting that KSP Post 16 Troopers have arrested two Ohio County, Kentucky men during an investigation of the juvenile daughter of one of the men.
KSP Troopers and Social Services launched an investigation in November when investigators learned the juvenile gave birth in March 2021.
Troopers say Alonzo-Perez sold his juvenile daughter to Lucas Mateo, 20 of Beaver Dam in August of 2020.
The juvenile has been residing with Mateo since August 2020.
Arrested was: Diego Alonzo-Perez, 34 of Beaver Dam, KY and Lucas Mateo, 20 of Beaver Dam, KY.
Diego Alonzo-Perez was charged with:
- Human Trafficking – Commercial Sex Activity
Lucas Mateo was charged with:
- Rape, 3rd Degree
Both men are being held in the Ohio County Detention Center in Hartford.
Photos of the accused are courtesy of the Ohio County Detention Center.
These two individuals were booked into the jail by KSP Post 16 on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
The investigation continues.
What are the signs of human trafficking?
A victim of human trafficking:
- May show signs of physical or mental abuse
- May not have control over their own money, ID or personal possessions
- May not be able to speak on their own behalf or unable to leave on their own
- May appear to be fearful or submissive
- May not know what city or state they are in, or where they are living
- May work excessively long hours
- Can be found in restaurants, farming, massage parlors and soliciting at hotels, parking lots or house to house
If you suspect anyone involved or a victim of Human Trafficking, visit: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/state/kentucky
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