HUMAN TRAFFICKING ARREST: Delray Beach man jailed on multiple charges

Suspected victim suffering from mental incapacity.

BY: CRIME BUREAU 24/7 | BocaNewsNow.com

DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Delray Beach resident Andre's Vidal faces several serious charges Thursday morning following his arrest Wednesday evening by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office . As the probable cause affidavit continues to be processed early Thursday, BocaNewsNow.com has learned the arrest stems from allegations of human trafficking.

Vidal, 30, is officially charged with “human trafficking – human trafficking and sexual conduct on a (victim) under the age of 18 (and with) a mental deficiency or incapacity.” He is also accused of “interference with the custody of a minor or incapacitated person”. It was not immediately clear whether Vidal had a relationship with the alleged victim.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, according to records reviewed by BocaNewsNow.com, obtained an arrest warrant for Vidal, suggesting he was the subject of an ongoing investigation. We hope to know more when the arrest report is processed by the Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts.

Andres Vidal lists the 4000 block of Tournesol Avenue in Delray Beach as his home address. It is north of Lake Ida Road and east of Barwick Boulevard. He was taken into custody Wednesday evening and booked into Palm Beach County jail just before 10:30 p.m. He remains held without bail Thursday morning. Check back for updates at BocaNewsNow.com.