Eight busted in Oakland County prostitution ring sting

(FOX 2) – Eight people were arrested and charged after police busted a prostitution ring in Oakland County.
Prosecutor Karen McDonald spoke about the “tip of the iceberg” as they probe human trafficking operations in the county, including showing a list of the alleged offenders.
Big picture view:
- Law enforcement took the eight men into custody in Southfield and Auburn Hills after the Oakland County prosecutor worked with three local police chiefs.
- McDonald has prosecuted 38 human trafficking cases in 2025. She’s using a new tactic that targets the demand of human trafficking.
Dig deeper:
In the latest case, eight men were charged with misdemeanor counts of engaging services of prostitution in trafficking stings.
The defendants include:
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