Chilton County, AL – Juan Carlos Marciel-Dominguez has been arrested in Chilton County on human trafficking charges after allegedly forcing his girlfriend into prostitution. The arrest followed a welfare check near Jemison, where deputies discovered the woman, who told them she had been coerced into sex work by her boyfriend.
The case was referred to the Chilton County Special Operations Unit, which obtained warrants for Marciel-Dominguez on charges of first-degree human trafficking.
On the day of his arrest, officers from the Special Operations Unit, along with a Jemison police officer, attempted to apprehend Marciel-Dominguez. He reportedly tried to flee, both by vehicle and on foot, but was eventually taken into custody.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to look into the details of the case.