Man Nabbed In Temecula Accused Of Human Trafficking

TEMECULA, CA — A North Carolina man was recently arrested in Temecula on a series of felony charges related to human trafficking offenses, police announced. Riverside police say they tracked 30-year-old Bryonte Deshaun Virgil to the region, where he was arrested on Aug. 22.

Riverside Police say their Vice Unit was contacted by a woman in June "who reported she was being sexually exploited."

"The detectives began their investigation and identified the suspect as ... Virgil," police said in a news release. "A warrant for his arrest was obtained for human trafficking related offenses."

Then, on Aug. 22, the police department's SWAT team found Virgil on Moreno Road in Temecula, which is in the Old Town area, according to police and jail records.

He was arrested on multiple felony charges, including human trafficking and pimping, booking records indicate. After being taken to the French Valley jail, his bail was set at $500,000.

Police say their case may grow and are asking people to come forward if they have information or may have been exploited by the man.

"Detectives believe there may be additional victims of sexual exploitation who have not yet come forward," police said.

Anyone who has information is asked to call Det. J. Sturdavant at (951) 353-7204 or email jsturdavant@riversideca.gov.