Human Trafficking Suspects
CORONA (CNS) – A pair of human trafficking suspects were in custody Wednesday after multiple alleged victims were located at the same residence in Corona.
The Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force began a human trafficking investigation following the receipt of an anonymous tip in 2024, according to a statement from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
The investigation identified the suspects as Corona residents Eldra Reese, 38, and Janin Wohlwend, 21.
Enlisting the aid of the sheriff’s Gang Task Force, authorities obtained a search warrant and arrived at a residence on the 1900 block of Aztec Circle in Corona on Thursday, according to the statement. Inmate records indicate that both suspects were arrested later that evening.
The department said investigators found “several potential victims” at the residence.
Reese was booked into the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta on suspicion of human trafficking, pimping, pandering and conspiracy to commit a felony, according to the statement, while Wohlwend was booked into Riverside’s Presley Detention Center on suspicion of pimping, pandering and conspiracy to commit a felony.
Further investigation led to the discovery of nine “potential victims,” four of which have been located and interviewed, the department said, also indicating that there may be more such parties.
Anyone with additional information on the case was encouraged to call Task Force Deputy Baron at 760-836-1600 or call anonymously at 760-341-STOP.
For More Law and Disorder News Visit www.zapinin.com/law-and-disorder