Two have been arrested on human trafficking charges in Florida
July 17, 2022
Florida – Marc Phillips Dinkels, 33, and Taylor Kathleen Brandt, 19, face multiple charges for Human trafficking.
A man and woman were arrested on charges of human trafficking and the use of a child in sexual performance, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
FDLE said it began investigating with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office in March. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office and West Melbourne Police Department were the agencies initially investigating but asked FDLE and Brevard deputies to take over.
According to FDLE, the two lured three girls to perform sex acts for money. The department said some of the instances were recorded.
Dinkels and Brandt face charges of human trafficking, lewd and lascivious battery, unlawful sexual activity with certain minors, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device to facilitate the commission of a felony and battery. Dinkels also faces a use of a child in sexual performance charge.
FDLE said Dinkels and Brandt are being held without bond at the Indian River jail and the Brevard County jail, respectively.
“This sick criminal duo used social media to target and lure young girls for sex, including a 14-year-old from a foster home.
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