EIGHT SUSPECTS ARRESTED BY DETECTIVES FROM THE BERKS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE
News Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
EIGHT SUSPECTS ARRESTED BY DETECTIVES FROM THE BERKS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 25, 2023Contact: Chief County Detective Michael Gombar
mgombar@countyofberks.com
PERSON (S) INVOLVED: (See Narrative)
CHARGES:
- Trafficking In Individuals
- Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse
- Statutory Sexual Assault
- Unlawful Contact with Minor
- Corruption of Minors
- Criminal Attempt (CA)
On March 13 & 14, 2023 members of the Berks County District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Task Force were conducting an undercover ‘Catch a Predator’ sting in an effort to combat sex trade in Berks County. Undercover task force detectives placed ads on websites commonly used for sex trade. The individuals replied to the advertisements and agreed to meet and have sexual relations with minors at a predetermined location in Berks County. When the individuals arrived at the location they were placed under arrest.
A total of eight individuals were arrested and transported to the Berks County Sheriff’s Central Processing Center where they were officially charged and arraigned by MDJ Gail Greth.
A total of eight individuals were arrested and transported to the Berks County Sheriff’s Central Processing Center where they were officially charged and arraigned by MDJ Gail Greth.
- Elvis Anthony Diaz (age 34)
Reading, PA 19601
Bail Amount: $25,000
Charges: (CA) Statutory Sexual Assault, (CA) Trafficking In Individuals, Unlawful Contact with Minor, (CA) Corruption of Minors
Elvis Diaz
- Isaiah Terrell Speight (age 25)
Laureldale, PA 19605
Bail Amount: $50,000
Charges: (CA) Statutory Sexual Assault, (CA) Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Unlawful Contact with Minor, (CA) Corruption of Minors
Isaiah Terrell Speight
- Eriec Javier Ruiz (age 46)
Reading, PA 19602
Bail Amount: $50,000
Charges: (CA) Statutory Sexual Assault, (CA) Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Unlawful Contact with Minor, (CA) Corruption of Minors
Eriec Javier Ruiz
- Joshua Michael Spencer (age 38)
Bernville, PA 19506
Bail Amount: $50,000
Charges: (CA) Statutory Sexual Assault, (CA) Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, (CA) Trafficking In Individuals, Unlawful Contact with Minor, (CA) Corruption of Minors
Joshua M. Spencer
- Keith Jalil Washington (age 33)
Reading, PA 19601
Bail Amount: $50,000
Charges: (CA) Statutory Sexual Assault, (CA) Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Unlawful Contact with Minor, (CA) Corruption of Minors
Keith Jalil Washington
- Matthew Fisher (age 47)
Reading, PA 19606
Bail Amount: $30,000
Charges: (CA) Statutory Sexual Assault, (CA) Trafficking In Individuals, Unlawful Contact with Minor, (CA) Corruption of Minors, Possession of a Controlled Substance
Matthew Fisher
- Muazong Kha (age 30)
Reading, PA 19605
Bail Amount: $30,000
Charges: (CA) Statutory Sexual Assault, (CA) Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, (CA) Trafficking In Individuals, Unlawful Contact with Minor, (CA) Corruption of Minors
Muazong Kha
- Corey Moll (age 37)
Mohnton, PA 19540
Bail Amount: $10,000
Charges: (CA) Trafficking In Individuals, Unlawful Contact With Minors, (CA) Corruption of Minors, (CA)Statutory Sexual Assault.
Corey Moll
Members of The Berks County District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Task Force participating in this investigation were from the following police departments and agencies; Spring Township PD, Wyomissing PD, Exeter Township PD, West Reading PD, Central Berks Regional PD, Department of Homeland Security, ZOE International and the Berks County District Attorney’s Detectives Unit.
“The harsh reality is that human trafficking is happening in our community. Future perpetrators should take heed that the person they’re interacting with on these websites, could be a member of our Human Trafficking Task Force. And if caught, we will arrest and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law,” said District Attorney John T. Adams.
“The harsh reality is that human trafficking is happening in our community. Future perpetrators should take heed that the person they’re interacting with on these websites, could be a member of our Human Trafficking Task Force. And if caught, we will arrest and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law,” said District Attorney John T. Adams.
As in every criminal case, the fact that an arrest occurred or a complaint has been filed is merely an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.