In August, Sheriff Jason Ard and Detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Department of Homeland Security Investigations Task Force were contacted by the Denham Springs Police Department regarding possible human trafficking.
Sheriff Jason Ard says, “Denham Springs PD responded to the Pilot Gas Station in reference to a possible kidnapping. Officers were able to speak with subjects and learn about evidence tied to human trafficking. LPSO’s HSI Task Force Officers/Homeland Security Agents arrived on scene and took lead over the investigation. With the assistance of a bilingual Denham Springs Police Officer, the suspects were questioned. Throughout the investigation, it was learned that suspects – Kelly Hernandez, Enrique Gonzales & Omar Gonzales – traveled from Alabama to Texas with a plan. We learned that the trio planned to transport 3 people, who recently entered the United States illegally, across multiple states back to Alabama for a monetary amount. This incident is still under investigation.”…