San Jose man convicted of human trafficking in Monterey County

The Monterey County Prosecutor's Office announced Thursday that Courtney Davenport, 43, of San Jose, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for one count of adult human trafficking for commercial sex and one count of domestic violence. In addition to the prison sentence, Davenport will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

The Salinas Police Department received a 911 call in February 2023 from a Jane Doe, an adult and Wisconsin resident, who was calling from a restaurant on Kern Street. When police arrived, she explained that her boyfriend, Davenport, had hit her after she refused to leave their motel room and engaged in the sex trade for Davenport's financial benefit, according to the release. from the prosecutor's office. In response, Davenport allegedly hit Jane Doe in the eye with his elbow. While speaking with police, Davenport came out of another restaurant and began screaming. He was arrested and found in possession of a knife, police said.