Detroit man faces charges after torture, human trafficking allegations

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Detroit man was arraigned last week in 43rd District Court in Madison Heights on nine felonies and one misdemeanor stemming from allegations of torture, sex crimes and human trafficking. Human being.

According to the Madison Heights Police Department, on June 7, 31-year-old Kevin Jonson was charged with the crimes below (ten in total):

• Torture
• 2 charges of human trafficking enterprise causing injury
• 2 charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct
• 2 counts of transporting a person for the purpose of prostitution
• 2 counts of accepting income from prostitution
• Assault and battery (misdemeanor)

Prosecutors allege Johnson trafficked at least two people for prostitution, sexually assaulted one survivor at least twice and physically assaulted her.
Johnson was given a $750,000 cash or surety bond and is currently incarcerated in the Oakland County Jail.

The Madison Heights Police Department received assistance in investigating these incidents from the Michigan State Police and Homeland Security.

Police told 7 News Detroit they believe there may be additional victims. If you have any information regarding this case, police ask that you contact Detective Lieutenant Koehler at (248) 837-2732 or the Madison Heights Police Department at (248) 585-2100.

If you are a victim or know a victim of human trafficking, contact the Common Ground Human Traffic Crisis Hotline at 248-451-2622.