Local resident moving forward with coalition on minor sex trafficking

Des Moines resident Carri Litowitz wants our Readers to know that the ‘Coalition Against Trafficking’ (CAT) – targeting minor sex trafficking in the US and south King County region – will... [Read more]

Washington Engage Coalition Against Trafficking Meeting will be March 12

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery, and it is thriving throughout our Nation, including right here in Washington State! The solution to this complex social problem requires more than increasing... [Read more]

Rep. Tina Orwall Introduces Bill To Combat Commercial Sex Trade

Rep. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines) introduced a bill this week that increases the fines for anyone convicted of patronizing a person being sold for sex in Washington from $150 to up to $5,000. House Bill... [Read more]

Des Moines Police Investigating Underage, Local Sex Tape

The Des Moines Police Department announced Wednesday (May 4) that it is conducting an investigation into a “digital recording of sexual activity between minors.” The incident occurred Friday... [Read more]

Des Moines Police Issues Bulletin On Registered Sex Offender In Area

On Wednesday (May 5th), the Des Moines Police Department sent us a Sex Offender Information Bulletin about Manuel Alaniz Jr., a Level 3 registered sex offender who will be living within the city limits. Here’s... [Read more]

Another Mary Kay? Child Rape Charges Filed Against Des Moines Woman Accused of Having Sex With 14-Year Old Boy

In a case that makes one wonder if there’s something in the water ’round these parts, the Seattle P-I is reporting that King County prosecutors have filed child rape charges against a Des Moines... [Read more]