In a decisive move to curb prostitution and human trafficking, Sacramento County authorities recently conducted an extensive undercover operation along Watt Avenue in North Highlands. This operation, orchestrated by the Sheriff’s Special Investigations Bureau (SIB) in collaboration with multiple law enforcement units, led to the arrest of 56 individuals and the recovery of an unsterilized handgun.
Coordinated Effort
The operation was a result of coordinated efforts involving the Sheriff’s North, South, and East Patrol units, the Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Detail (SED), the Sheriff’s Work Project, and the Sheriff’s Drone Unit. Additional support came from the Rancho Cordova Police Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Team and the Crime Suppression Unit (CSU). Deputies posed as both sex workers and sex buyers, creating a two-pronged approach to infiltrate and dismantle the criminal network.
Results and Impact
The crackdown resulted in 56 arrests, including individuals from various backgrounds and locations. Among those arrested were:
- Ettienoh Okon UKOH, 26, Sacramento
- Maksim VOLKOMOROV, 40, Sacramento
- Nasratullah SEDIQI, 34, Sacramento
- Jesus VALENCIA, 38, Sacramento
- Mukhtarkhail SHAHID, 25, Tucson, AZ
- Obaidullah HABIBI, 21, Citrus Heights
- Zahid MUKHTARKHARL, 25, Tucson, AZ
- Bee LEE, 44, Sacramento
- Bryan DIAZDUENAS, 20, Lincoln
- David BARRON, 44, Sacramento
- Manuel GALVAN, 18, Lincoln
- Geomal Lyndon BENEDICTO, 23, Sacramento
- Santos CHICASAENZ, 33, Sacramento
- Andy ESCOBARMARRON, 23, Yuba City
- Tkachuk VLADYSLAV, 30, North Highlands
- Kenneth Robert SMITH, 63, Sacramento
- Ahmad SAYEEDI, 23, North Highlands
- Vidhu SHEKHAR, 38, Sacramento
- Samir SAYEEDI, 22, Sacramento
- Alfredo HERNANDEZ OLVERA, 32, Sacramento
- Fawad FARD, 34, Sacramento
- Ricardo MEDINA, 31, North Highlands
- Gauge THOMPSON, 22, Sacramento
- Harsh KUMAR, 21, Sacramento
- Gekhaev BAISANGUR, 23, Sacramento
- Ashit KUMAR, 21, Sacramento
- Enrique MENDIOLAREYNOSO, 20, Rancho Cordova
- Heber Jimenez FLORENTINO, 22, North Highlands
- Donald BUCKNER, 21, Antelope
- Singh HARPREET, 30, Sacramento
Commitment to Eradicate Human Trafficking
Sheriff Cooper has consistently emphasized the importance of fighting human trafficking in the region. The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to conducting regular operations to identify and rescue victims, dismantle criminal networks, and bring offenders to justice. This operation on Watt Avenue is a testament to their unwavering dedication to this cause.
By targeting both the demand and supply sides of the illegal sex trade, these undercover operations play a crucial role in reducing human trafficking and prostitution. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office plans to continue these efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
