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Five indicted in Ohio human trafficking and drug investigation

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Five people were indicted in connection with a human trafficking and drug investigation in Columbus’s West Side.

A Franklin County grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday against the five, who allegedly were part of a criminal organization that committed violent crimes and dealt narcotics in furtherance of a human trafficking enterprise, according to Attorney General Dave Yost.

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Yost said Columbus police began investigating in January after receiving tips about the alleged activity, which reportedly began in November 2024.

The alleged criminal organization was operating on the West Side and planned to expand human trafficking activities through violence and narcotics, Yost said.

The following people were charged:

Justin Davis, 40, indicted on 25 felony charges:

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  • One count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity
  • Three counts of trafficking in persons
  • Three counts of promoting prostitution
  • Three counts of compelling prostitution
  • Five counts of trafficking in drugs
  • Five counts of possession of drugs
  • Two counts of tampering with evidence
  • One count of money laundering
  • One count of receiving proceeds subject to forfeiture
  • One count of possession weapons under disability

Cieara Tesso, 28, indicted on 15 felony charges:

  • One count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity
  • Three counts of promoting prostitution
  • Three counts of trafficking in drugs
  • Four counts of possession of drugs
  • One count of receiving proceeds subject to forfeiture
  • One count of tampering with evidence
  • One count of money laundering
  • One count of possessing weapons under disability

Jeffery Willis, 69, indicted on eight felony charges:

  • One count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity
  • Two counts of promoting prostitution
  • One count of trafficking in drugs
  • One count of possession of drugs
  • One count of receiving proceeds subject for forfeiture
  • One count of permitting drug abuse
  • One count of money laundering

Renika Crowley, 42, indicted on nine felony charges:

  • One count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity
  • Two counts of trafficking in drugs
  • Three counts of possession of drugs
  • One count of tampering with evidence
  • One count of money laundering
  • One count of receiving proceeds subject to forfeiture

Roselind Fout, 40, indicted on seven felony charges:

  • One count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity
  • Three counts of trafficking in drugs
  • Two counts of possession of drugs
  • One count of money laundering
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