ARRESTS MADE: Six arrested during LaGrange sex trafficking investigation, police say
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- Six people arrested during LaGrange sex trafficking operation on November 5, 2026; five charged with felony pandering, one with drug possession.
- Undercover operation received 60+ online requests; six individuals arranged meetings and were arrested; investigation ongoing with community tips encouraged.
Six people were arrested during a six-hour law enforcement operation targeting sex trafficking in the LaGrange community, according to the LaGrange Police Department.
Police said the operation took place Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in coordination with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office.
During the operation, investigators received more than 60 online requests to an undercover account. Of those requests, six individuals responded and arranged to meet with the undercover account.
All six individuals were arrested, according to police.
Five of the individuals were charged with pandering, which is now classified as a felony in Georgia. The sixth person was arrested on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.
The LaGrange Police Department thanked the law enforcement agencies that assisted with the operation, along with Skull Games Solutions for providing training, support and consultation.
Police also recognized community partners who helped make the operation possible.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Horseman with the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2658.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through the department’s Tip411 system. Tips can be submitted through the mobile application, the online portal or by texting LAGRANGE to 847411.
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