Man Charged In Sex Trafficking, Prostitution Case: Sheriff

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL — An Elk Grove Village man is facing four felony charges after police sad he forced a victim to have sex for money, along with other crimes, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Carlos Cooks, 53, of the 1900 block of East Higgins Road, was arrested Saturday following a 10-month investigation.

Cooks has been charged with felony involuntary servitude, two felony counts of trafficking in persons, and felony promoting prostitution. After being in court Saturday, he is currently being held in the Cook County Jail and is due back in court on Wednesday.

Police said they received a tip in January regarding possible trafficking. Investigators discovered the victim was being advertised online for sexual services. Cooks reportedly would set prices for the victim, arrange the dates, rent the hotel rooms and control the money made from the sexual acts.

In addition, police said Cooks forced the woman to provide sexual acts for money at hotels in Palatine. He would also beat the victim if she did not provide services, including threatening with a firearm.

Police said the victim has been referred to victim support services through the CCSO. The unit works with individuals involved in trafficking and domestic violence situations to provide them resources and support they need to move forward with their lives.