Seven men arrested in Cumberland County human trafficking operation

Seven men were arrested Friday as part of a sting operation targeting human trafficking in Cumberland County.

Detectives targeted the Eastern Boulevard and Gillespie Street areas of Fayetteville on Friday due to a “high volume of illegal activity,” according to police.

Detectives received assistance from Manna Church on Cliffdale Road with the operation. WRAL News is working to find out how the church became involved.

The following seven men were arrested Friday for solicitation of prostitution:

• Nico Treman Wilson, 28, of Winston-Salem, was given a $1,000 secured bond.
• Stevie Junior Oxendine, 52, of Shannon, was given a $500 secured bond.
• Corey Stefon Brown, 30, of Lumberton, was given a $500 secured bond.
• Darryl Leroy McCoy, 39, of Fayetteville, was given a $500 secured bond.
• Terence Mario Smith, 43, of Fayetteville, was given a $500 secured bond.
• Steven Lee Ivey, 45, of Saint Pauls, was released on $500 bond.
• Ricky Wayne Bernard, 40, of Fayetteville, was released on a promise to appear in court.

The first court appearance for the seven offenders was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Cumberland Detention Center.

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office at 910-323-1500 for help. To remain anonymous, contact Fayetteville/Cumberland County Crimestoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477).