Crime & Safety

Kidnapping Suspect Sought in Fayetteville for Child Sex Trafficking

Local detectives are searching for man facing 23 felony charges.

Cumberland County Sheriff’s Detectives have issued warrants for a Fayetteville man wanted in connection with kidnapping a 13-year old girl and selling her into sexual servitude according to Debbie Tanna, Public Information Officer.

20-year old Kadeem Kirk of 5719 Meharry Drive is facing 23 felony charges for allegedly transporting an under-aged girl from her home to a local motel and forcing her to have sexual relations with five men.

Investigators say the victim was paid money and narcotics for her services.

Meanwhile, Kirk is wanted on charges of 2nd degree kidnapping, facilitating the prostitution of a minor and conspiracy to prostitute a minor.

Kirk is described as a black male four feet eleven inches tall and weighs 110 pounds.  He has black hair and brown eyes and several tattoos on his body.

Anyone with information concerning Kirk’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 323-1500.

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