SJPD arrests Richmond man for alleged human trafficking of a child
Kendrick Robinson, accused of commercial sex trafficking
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Police Department arrested a Richmond resident on commercial sex trafficking charges after he tried to meet with a minor for prostitution, authorities said.
Kendrick Robinson was arrested on Feb. 27 after he allegedly traveled from Richmond down to San Jose. Police said he intended to exploit a female minor for commercial sex trafficking.
The San Jose Police Department first launched an investigation into the 22-year-old in November when he allegedly began communicating with the child for prostitution.
What's next:
Robinson is facing a commercial sex trafficking of a minor charge and is being held in the Santa Clara County Main Jail without bail.
Jail records indicate he has a court appearance on Friday.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact SJPD's Human Trafficking Task Force at 4435@sanjoseca.gov or at (408) 537-1224.
The Source: The San Jose Police Department