BEAVERTON, Ore. -- A 27-year-old Portland man was indicted on criminal charges in connection to a sex trafficking case involving a teen, police said.
Beaverton Police began their investigation on Feb. 9. Undercover detectives met with the 17-year-old victim on Feb. 14. They quickly learned the suspect, Mario Hoggart, was allegedly helping the girl in prostitution. Detectives then arrested Hoggart.
He was indicted on charges of compelling prostitution by a Grand Jury at Washington County Circuit Court on Feb. 22.
If anyone has information regarding sex trafficking crimes, call Beaverton Police at 503-629-0111.
