Kansas men arrested over human trafficking charges at Wichita hotel: police

Sinora Wilson and Elijah McCray were arrested at a Wichita hotel on Friday

Two Kansas men were arrested last week on criminal charges related to human trafficking, Wichita police announced.

Wichita residents Sinora Wilson, 38, and Elijah McCray, 23, were arrested at a hotel on West Kellogg Drive on Friday night at around 11 p.m, according to Sedgwick County arrest records. Both men were charged with aggravated human trafficking.

McCray was also booked on warrant-related charges, while Wilson was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, according to KWCH.

The victim is reportedly a minor over the age of 14. Arrest records indicate that the victim, who was referred to as a runaway, was trafficked out of the hotel.

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kansas men arrested over human trafficking charges at wichita hotel police

Sinora Wilson, 38, and Elijah McCray, 23, were arrested on human trafficking-related charges. (Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office)

After being interviewed by detectives, the minor was taken to a local children's shelter. Police have not disclosed specific details about the crimes to protect the victim.

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"The case involves a minor and due to the sensitivity of the case, this is all that can be disclosed at this time," a Wichita Police Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital.

kansas men arrested over human trafficking charges at wichita hotel police

The Wichita Police Department is actively investigating the human trafficking case. (Google Maps)

"The case will be presented to the DA for charges," the spokesperson added.

Authored by Andrea Vacchiano via FoxNews July 25th 2023