Washoe County, NV- The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations (H.E.R.O.) Team recently conducted a multi-day operation focused on recovering trafficking victims, providing positive contacts for advocacy, and enforcing laws related to human trafficking and exploitation throughout the region.
This operation, conducted from April 2 to April 4, 2025, successfully facilitated the recovery of nine individuals identified as victims of human trafficking or exploitation. The operation also resulted in one misdemeanor arrest, the investigation of a domestic battery case, and the initiation of two human trafficking cases.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office H.E.R.O. Team remains steadfast in its mission to safeguard the most vulnerable members of our community. This recent operation underscores the unit’s commitment to dismantling human trafficking networks and providing victims with a pathway to recovery and support, all while treating them with dignity and compassion.
“The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office remains unwavering in our commitment to protect this community and recover those suffering under the grip of human sex trafficking. Behind every recovery is a person who deserves safety, dignity, and a chance to heal. We will not stop pursuing those who exploit the vulnerable.” -Sheriff Darin Balaam
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, please reach out for help. Contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office H.E.R.O. Team at (775) 328-3048 or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Together, we can work to end exploitation and provide hope to those in need.
