Police Arrest Two Teens for Human Trafficking in San Jose

San Jose police have arrested two 17-year-old boys on suspicion of human trafficking in connection with an investigation stemming from a fight between two teenage girls at Silver Leaf Park in November 2024. During the incident, a 14-year-old girl was pepper-sprayed, leading officers to discover that both girls were victims of trafficking. Following a thorough investigation by the SJPD's Human Trafficking Task Force, the suspects were identified in January 2025, and arrest warrants were issued. The first suspect was apprehended in Morgan Hill on February 26, while the second was arrested on March 31 in San Martin. Both suspects have been booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall, and the police have urged anyone with further information to come forward. The SJPD is committed to providing resources to the survivors as part of their procedural response in such cases.