(WWJ) A Pontiac man was arraigned Saturday on multiple charges related to human trafficking in which the victim was trafficked for more than a year and forced into a sexual act with an animal.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Team and Human Trafficking Task Force arrested Trevor Andrew Scarbrough, 33, at his home on Bingham Street Thursday night after receiving a tip.
Authorities executed a search warrant and took Scarbrough into custody without incident.
“It is very sad how prevalent the horrific degrading and trafficking of other people is in today’s world,” Sheriff Michael Bouchard said in a statement. “This twisted suspect forced his victim into sexual act with an animal in addition to trafficking her. I am thankful for the tip on this case and know this, if you are similarly minded predator, we are coming for you.”
Scarbrough is charged with: prostitution/accepting the earnings, using a computer to commit a crime, human trafficking enterprise resulting in commercial sexual activity, sodomy, keeping a house of prostitution, delivery/manufacture of controlled substance and felony firearm. The top penalty is 20 years in prison.
Scarbrough was ordered jailed on a $1 million bond and has to wear a tether if released. He is scheduled to appear for a probable cause conference on May 20th.
Detectives believe there may be other victims in the case. If someone was a victim, they should call the Sheriff’s Office at 248-858-4950 or your local police.