Registered Sex Offender Arrested In Alameda: Police

ALAMEDA, CA — A registered sex offender was arrested by Alameda Police when a routine compliance check discovered the person in the company of a minor, a violation of the person’s parole conditions.

According to a statement from police, "The safety of the minor was prioritized and they were later reunited with family."

The suspect was also in possession of a loaded gun when arrested, police said.

The police department seized this situation to educate Alameda residents about human trafficking, a crime that can hide in plain sight.

According to APD, some indicators that a person may be a victim of human trafficking include:

• Appears malnourished or in poor health.
• Unable to speak for themselves or communicates what appears to be a rehearsed response.
• Unable to make decisions without approval.
• Signs of physical injuries or abuse.
• Avoids eye contact or social interactions.
• Frequently checks into hotels or motels.
• Dramatic personality changes.
• Sexual knowledge beyond what is age appropriate.
• Sudden presence of an older “boyfriend” or “girlfriend.”
• Isolated from friends and family.
• Tattoos or insignias indicative of ownership.

Police ask that if you suspect any form of human trafficking is going on, contact the Alameda Police Department at 510-337-8340 or call the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) hotline at 510-208-4959.

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