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12 Arrested As Part Of Human Trafficking Investigation In Ocean City

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Police have arrested 12 people in connection with a human trafficking investigation in Ocean City.

The Ocean City Police Department received assistance from the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team, Maryland State Police, and Homeland Security Investigations during the investigation.

The following suspects were arrested on prostitution charges, except Richard Campbell, who was arrested on a drug charge:

  • John E. Buffington, 27, of Alexandria, VA
  • Obed E. Cabrera, 25, of Ocean City, MD
  • Richard H. Campbell, 45, of Langhorne, PA
  • Mark A. Defrank, 46, of Kennett Square, PA
  • James G. Ehrisman, 33, of Berlin, MD
  • Douglas M. Entenman, 48, of Dover, DE
  • Matthew E. Killam, 48, of Salisbury, MD
  • Joseph H. Martini, 52, of Lancaster, PA
  • George E. O'Neal, 60, of Bear, DE
  • Michael S. Price, 42, of Ocean City, MD
  • James H. Rasnake, 56, of Severn, MD
  • Cristen R. Thomas, 34, of Cumberland, MD
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Top row, left to right: John Buffington, Obed Cabrera, Richard Campbell, Mark Defrank Middle row, left to right: James Ehrisman, Douglas Entenman, Matthew Killam, Joseph Martini Bottom row, left to right: George Oneal, Michael Price, James Rasnake, Cristen Thomas

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