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In Harris County, five human trafficking victims were rescued by Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman's Office.
The rescue came after a tip from the Human Trafficking Tip Line came into Herman's office, according to My Texas Daily. According to the constable's office, four of the five victims were juveniles.
Deputies found five victims after responding to a tip that took them to the Super 8, Express Inn and the Frontier Inn, according to My Texas Daily. Two of the victims were runaways.
Steven McGrough was arrested and charged with compelling prostitution of a person under 18, according to My Texas Daily.
Deputies found McGrough at the Express Inn and seized several cell phones at the sites as evidence.
All of the human trafficking victims were released to their guardians, My Texas Daily reported.
"Further investigation continues to identify any additional suspects involved," a statement from Herman's office said, according to My Texas Daily.
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