A missing child was rescued in Limestone County, Alabama, leading to the arrest of nine men on 36 charges related to human trafficking and child exploitation.
On March 6, Deputy Dylan Legg responded to a disturbance call and discovered a child who had been reported missing from another state. Recognizing signs of human trafficking, Deputy Legg was able to rescue the child, who had fallen victim to sex trafficking after being lured online.
Authorities worked closely with juvenile probation, Limestone County Department of Human Resources (DHR), and agencies from the child’s home state to safely return the victim to their family. The investigation into the incident continues, with additional local charges potentially pending. An out-of-state agency has issued warrants for a suspect believed to have taken the child.
From March 9 to March 15, the Limestone County Criminal Investigation Division, with help from Patrol and Corrections staff, carried out a targeted operation that led to the arrests of nine men involved in human trafficking and child exploitation. The men face serious charges, including first-degree human trafficking, electronic solicitation of a child, and traveling to meet a minor for an unlawful sex act.
The following individuals were arrested:
Macario Mina, 30, of Huntsville
Robin Morneault, 40, of Athens
Stephen Carmac, 53, of Cameron, NC
Quan Zeng, 33, of Gadsden
Kevin Brooks, 34, of Huntsville
Lavoris Mitchell, 36, of Huntsville
Additionally, Darris Moore II, 24, of Harvest, Donald Devaney, 52, of Russellville, and Raul Alvarez-Lopez, 28, of Huntsville face enhanced charges including two counts each of first-degree human trafficking, electronic solicitation of a child, and traveling to meet a minor for an unlawful sex act.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released further details to protect the victim’s identity. The community continues to take steps to combat human trafficking and child exploitation in the area.
