NJ Man Forces 3 Captive Women Into Prostitution, Police Say
A New Jersey man is accused of holding three women captive and forcing them into prostitution.
El Joshua, 36, of Mays Landing, was arrested on Feb. 21 and charged with human trafficking, criminal restraint and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Joshua held three women captive over an unspecified period of time and forced them into prostitution and domestic servitude through violence, threats of violence, coercion and by providing heroin, investigators said. One of the women managed to escape through a window and alerted authorities who were able to rescue the other victims, according to police.
“Human trafficking is a serious problem that plagues our community,” Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said. “Whether through prostitution or other forms of forced labor, such as restaurants and nail salons, we as a community must recognize the signs and report suspected incidents to law enforcement immediately. I thank our partners at the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force and the Township of Hamilton Police Department for their dedication and work on this investigation.”
Joshua was lodged in the Atlantic County Justice facility. The State has moved to detain him and a detention hearing will be held on Feb. 27.
Photo Credit: Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office
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