SOLANO COUNTY, CA — Law enforcement in Solano County arrested a man suspected of human trafficking, the Benicia Police Department said Sunday.
On Saturday, police in Benicia worked alongside U.S. Marshals to arrest Fairfield resident Gustavo Lopez-Beltran, 23, on suspicion of online exploitation and human trafficking.
Investigators allege Lopez-Beltran goes by the profile name "Angel" online.
According to jail records, Lopez-Beltran was booked on suspicion of pimping, arranging to meet with a minor for lewd purposes, trafficking of a minor for sexual purposes, and possession of images of a minor engaging in sexual conduct. He is being held on $150,000 bail.
The Benicia Police Department is asking anyone who recognizes the suspect, communicated with him online, met him in person, or may have information related to this investigation to please call them at 707-745-3411 and request to speak with Special Victims and Youth Services Detective Helen Frank.
By Katy St. Clair / Bay City News
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