Eight busted in Oakland County prostitution ring sting

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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