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Suspect on the run after sex trafficking rescue in Griffin

Tamarrius Lewis (32) and William White (42), Shelithia Blackmon (38), and Tabias Lewis

GRIFFIN, GA — Police in Griffin are asking for the public’s help finding a suspect after officers rescued two trafficking victims.

Griffin Police moved in on a house on North 5th Street last Wednesday, after learning that two teen girls were being victimized there. Police say the teenagers are back home, recovering from their trauma.

One of four suspects is on the run. A $1,500 is offered for information leading to the capture of Tabias Lewis, 29. Arrest warrants accuse him of statutory rape, sodomy, cruelty to children, armed robbery and aggravated assault, and possession with intent to distribute Schedule 1 and 2 narcotics.

Information can be sent to Investigator S. Amos at samos@cityofgriffin.com or 470-771-3130 and Investigator A. Ruiz at aruiz@cityofgriffin.com or 470-771-3117.

Also under arrest are males Tamarrius Lewis, 32, and William White, 42. They are jailed on charges of statutory rape, sodomy, possession with intent to distribute schedule 1 and 2 narcotics, cruelty to children, and hindering the apprehension of a felon.

A woman, 38-year-old Shelithia Blackmon, is charged with cruelty to children, sexual battery, child molestation, possession with intent to distribute schedule 1 and 2 narcotics, and hindering the apprehension of a felon.

Griffin Police say this a crime that no one should endure.

If you suspect that someone is a victim of trafficking, please reach out to your local law enforcement.

Veronica Waters

Veronica Waters

News Anchor and Reporter

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