Human Trafficking Investigators arrest a 22 year old man for pandering; Investigators are looking for other victims
DATE/TIME: Thursday, March 15, 2018 3:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Pandering Arrest
LOCATION: San Bernardino County, City of San Bernardino
SUSPECT: Brandon McDonald Jr, 22-years-old, resident of Rialto
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY:
On March 15, 2018, members of the San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force began surveillance in an attempt to locate victims and suspects involved in the commercialized sex trade in the city of San Bernardino. Members of the Task Force observed Brandon McDonald, a 22-year-old male from Rialto, driving in the area and eventually picking up a suspected prostitute. A traffic stop was conducted, and through further investigation it was determined McDonald was pandering a female victim. McDonald was arrested and transported to the Central Detention Center and booked for pandering. Bail is set in the amount of $100,000.
The female victim was rescued and is now receiving services at a safe location.
This investigation is ongoing. Investigators believe there is at least one other unidentified victim related to this case and urge anyone with information related to this investigation to contact the San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force at (909)387-8400. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip at 1-888-78-CRIME or you may leave information on the WE-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Corporal N. Lefler / Deputy G. Deloria
Station: San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force
Phone No. (909) 387-8400
Case No. 621800105
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700