SCRANTON, Pennsylvania – A New York man has been charged with sex trafficking in the Keystone State. Derrel Wilson, 32, of Mount Vernon, New York, was indicted on April 11, 2017, by a federal grand jury on sex trafficking charges.
The indictment alleges that Wilson trafficked three women as prostitutes through force, threat, and coercion, and that he provided his victims with controlled substances, including heroin. The indictment further charges Wilson with transporting women in interstate commerce to engage in prostitution.
According to United States Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, the case was brought as part of a district-wide initiative to combat the nationwide epidemic regarding the use and distribution of heroin. The Heroin Initiative targets heroin traffickers operating in the Middle District of Pennsylvania and is part of a coordinated effort among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who commit heroin-related offenses.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Monroe County Detectives Office, Stroud Regional Police Department, and the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean A. Camoni is prosecuting the case.
Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is a life term of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.
The case remains ongoing, and Wilson’s current status is still pending. As the investigation continues, Grimy Times will provide updates on the case.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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