On Friday, Nov. 8, a multi-jurisdictional task force conducted a human trafficking and sextortion operation hosted by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office. The operation was set to target consumers of human trafficking/sextortion and prostitution and took place in Rogers Heights. 

At the conclusion of the operation, one male, 53-year old Erik Lundquist of Comstock Park, was arrested for solicitation and accosting a minor. During course of contact, law enforcement also arrested him for OWI. Lundquist was lodged in the Mecosta County Jail. He has since posted bond is awaiting his next court date. A 48-year-old male from Grand Rapids was also arrested for solicitation/prostitution. He is awaiting arraignment.

The task force also consisted of the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, Newaygo County Sheriff's Office , Montcalm County Sheriff's Office, Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Big Rapids Department of Public Safety, Ferris State University Department, and City of Mt. Pleasant Public Safety. The task force was also assisted by the Meceola Consolidated Central Dispatch Authority and Currie's Towing. All decoys used in the operation were adults and no children were involved or harmed.