Houston woman arrested, accused of leading trafficking operation involving missing teens

The Brief

  • Two missing teens were rescued by Montgomery County authorities in a 2024 sting operation.
  • Officials say a 28-year-old Houston woman was determined to be a leader of a trafficking operation involving the two girls.
  • Anyone with information on human trafficking can call Multi-County Crime Stoppers.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas A Houston woman is in Montgomery County custody for allegedly leading a human trafficking operation that involved two missing girls.

Montgomery County: Human trafficking arrest

What we know:

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says 28-year-old Shiann Hutchins is charged with Trafficking of a Child.

Authorities say Hutchins’ arrest comes from an investigation that started in July 2024. The sheriff’s office received a report of a missing 16-year-old and a missing 18-year-old who were believed to be victims of sex trafficking.

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