24 Arrested in Houston County Human Sex Trafficking Operation
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — A multi agency undercover operation targeting sex trafficking and commercial sex activity resulted in 24 arrests in the Houston County area, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The operation, known as “Operation Rockin’ Robins,” was conducted from March 4 through March 6 and coordinated by the GBI Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit. Participating agencies included the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, the GBI Middle Georgia Gang Task Force, the Georgia State Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations.
Authorities said the operation focused on identifying individuals attempting to purchase sex as well as those involved in trafficking and exploitation. During the operation, 13 commercial sex workers met with victim advocates and were offered support services.
Investigators said the suspects, ranging in age from 17 to 61, traveled from several areas around Houston County with the intent to either purchase sex or facilitate commercial sexual activity.
Among those arrested were individuals charged with pandering, pimping, prostitution and other related offenses. Additional charges included drug possession, obstruction, identity fraud and firearm violations.
One suspect, Javier Zarate Alvarado of Warner Robins, was charged with pandering and was found to have an active removal order from the United States. Another suspect, Jeffery Michael McKay of Warner Robins, faces charges of pimping, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Authorities also arrested Ryeena Unique Mallory of Macon on an unrelated outstanding warrant from Centerville.
Officials said the operation was designed both to arrest those seeking to buy sex and to identify individuals involved in human trafficking while providing assistance to those being exploited.
The investigation remains ongoing. Once completed, the case will be submitted to the Houston Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office and the Houston County Solicitor General’s Office for prosecution.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI’s HEAT Unit at 404-270-8433 or the Houston County Sheriff’s Office at 478-542-2125. All forms of human trafficking should be reported to Georgia’s Statewide Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-866-ENDHTGA. Trained law enforcement agents, advocates, and first responders are available 24/7 to answer calls.
