4 arrested in human trafficking investigation tied to Franklin gentlemen’s club

Four men with ties to On the Border Gentlemen’s Club in Franklin were arrested following a multi-year human trafficking investigation by the FBI and local law enforcement.

The arrests came after investigators served multiple search warrants in and outside of Milwaukee. The four individuals face a number of human trafficking charges and related offenses.

Those arrested include 31-year-old Jimmy Duran, 31-year-old Dan Tavia Rule, and 31-year-old Maurice Russell, all from Milwaukee, along with 50-year-old Brian Hopkins from Oak Creek. According to a police source, Hopkins serves as the general manager at On the Border.

During initial court appearances, the district attorney referenced On the Border multiple times, citing allegations that victims performed sex acts in VIP lounges at the establishment…

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