Crime & Safety
Captured! FBI Nabs Fugitive Sex Trafficker
The bureau says that 33-year-old Aaron Barnes, who has been indicted in federal court in Portland, was arrested in Nebraska.
Just one month after the FBI sent out an alert asking people to be on the lookout for Aaron Barnes, he was captured by agents in Lincoln, Nebraska. Barnes had been indicted in federal court in Portland on child sex trafficking.
Barnes, 33, (pictured on the right) was arrested at a motel near the airport in Lincoln, according to the FBI. The bureau says he was arrested without incident.
Barnes had been indicted along with 28-year-old Kamau Curnal and 33-year-old Aaron Barnes. They were each indicted on single counts of child sex trafficking and transportation of a minor for purposes of prostitution.
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The FBI says that Curnal - who is still at large - has extensive ties to Seattle.
Curnal is 5'11" and 185 pounds.
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The FBI says don't approach him. If in the immediate vicinity, call 911. Anyone with general information or tips about the location o Curnal is asked to call the FBI office in his or her area. In Portland, the number is (503) 224-4181. In Seattle, the number is (206) 262-0460.
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