Crime & Safety

Human Trafficking Subject of Upcoming Police-Community Meeting

The Parkville Police Community Relations Council meets Tuesday night in Carney.

Human trafficking doesn't seem like something that could happen in Baltimore County.

But if recent events are to be any indicator, the possibility exists close to home.

Parkville's Police Community Relations Council will hear from police about the subject at a meeting Tuesday night, according to an email from group treasurer Pat Crum.

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The group, which meets at 7 p.m. March 26 at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Carney, will hear a presentation about human trafficking in Baltimore County.

Earlier this month a Towson woman, who owns a massage parlor in the Loch Raven area, was arrested on human trafficking and prostitution charges.

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Back in May 2011, police and federal law enforcement agents raided and closed down a massage parlor in Overlea that led to the arrest of four people who faced charges related to human trafficking and prostitutions.

In addition, Parkville precinct commander Capt. Gordon Skinner will present a report about crime trends in the area.

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