Operation Autumn Hope: Oct. 20-22, 2020 - Human Trafficking Operation

In 3 days, October 20-22, 2020, Columbus Police officers working PACT (Police And Community Together) made 50 arrests connected with prostitution. The arrests of the 40 women and 10 johns were primarily in the areas of Sullivant Ave., Parsons Ave., and Hudson Ave. In one case, a female picked up on Tuesday for soliciting was arrested on Thursday for the same offense. In another case, a john was arrested while he was on the job making a food delivery. Undercover police arrested him and then delivered the food to the customers who were waiting. The 3-day operation was a statewide effort spearheaded by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. Operation Autumn Hope: 157 men arrested seeking to buy sex 109 victims rescued 76 missing & exploited children cases cleared 22 arrested seeking to have sex with a minor Columbus Police Deputy Chief Jennifer Knight says she will be scheduling community meetings soon to discuss the results of PACT and continue to keep their neighborhoods safe.