Sunnyvale Suspect Accused Of Human Trafficking, Domestic Abuse

SUNNYVALE, CA — Police in Sunnyvale on Wednesday arrested a man in connection with several crimes including human trafficking.

Michael Lewis, 39, of Vallejo, was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, domestic violence, vandalism and destruction of a cellphone when calling 911, according to the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety.

On Feb. 2 at 11:40 p.m., officers received a 911 call reporting a physical altercation between a man and a woman that occurred in the 700 block of North Mathilda Avenue.

Responding officers located a woman who reported that Lewis, who had fled the area before officers arrived, had physically assaulted her.

The victim also reported she was a victim of human trafficking and had been forced to work as a sex worker for Lewis.

Police obtained a warrant for Lewis' arrest, and he was located Wednesday in the Sacramento area and taken into custody.

39 year old Vallejo resident, Michael Lewis, arrested and booked into Santa Clara County Jail for 236.1(b) PC – Human Trafficking, 273.5 PC – Domestic Violence, 594(b)(1) PC – Vandalism, and 591.5 PC – Destruction of a cellphone when calling 911. pic.twitter.com/bsJXf4pjGq
— Sunnyvale DPS (@SunnyvaleDPS) February 21, 2020

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