According to a press release from the Whitewater Police Department, “On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Whitewater Police Department arrested six adult males for a variety of crimes and municipal ordinance violations. These arrests were part of a human trafficking operation targeting criminal activity in the Whitewater area. The six individuals arrested ranged between 24 to 57 years of age. Each of the six subjects was confined in the Walworth County Jail and referred to either the Whitewater Municipal Court and/or the Walworth County District Attorney’s Office on one or more of the following charges:
Six (6) counts of Prostitution
One (1) count of Operating while Intoxicated 4th offense
One (1) count of felony possession of THC
One (1) count of municipal possession of THC
Six (6) counts of disorderly conduct
One (1) count of misdemeanor bail jumping
Four (4) counts of felony bail jumping
Three (3) counts of possession of drug paraphernalia
One (1) count of possession of cocaine
One (1) count of failure to install an ignition interlock device
One (1) count of possession of fentanyl
Our agency worked closely with our law enforcement partners to address the growing problem of human trafficking in our
area. This issue affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Victims are often coerced, manipulated, or forced into
situations where they lose their freedom and are subjected to unimaginable abuse. The Whitewater Police Department
recognizes the profound impact this crime has on individuals and families and continues to work diligently to identify,
rescue, and support victims while holding perpetrators accountable.
The Whitewater Police Department would like to thank the City of Delavan Police Department, City of Lake Geneva Police
Department, UW-Whitewater Police Department and Walworth County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this
investigation. It is noted that this case has not been concluded. Unless a judgment of conviction is entered, the
defendants are presumed innocent of all charges.”
