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Charges expected this week in NW Kan. case of alleged human trafficking

Screen Shot 2016-04-04 at 6.20.38 AMCHEYENNE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities in northwest Kansas are investigating an alleged case of aggravated human trafficking.

Additional details in the case will be revealed after charges are filed this week, according to Cheyenne County Sheriff Cody Beeson.

On March 29, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Sherman County Sheriff conducted a search warrant in St. Francis, according to a media release from the Sherman County Sheriff.

The alleged crimes took place in several different jurisdictions, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

A suspect is being held in the Sherman County jail, according to Sheriff Brian Pianalto.

The Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Department and St. Francis Police Department were also involved with the investigation.

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