Four NJ women accused of forcing runaway teen into prostitution

Four women face charges in New Jersey human trafficking investigation Erin Vogt Published: October 14, 2025 Accused human trafficker Yaislene Arguedas of Paterson was still sought by police as of Oct 14(Essex County Prosecutor's Office, Getty Stock/ThinkStock)

👩‍⚖️ Four NJ women charged in disturbing child human trafficking case

👮 Teen runaway led police to accused trafficking operation in Essex County

⚖️ One defendant still at large, others face lengthy prison terms if convicted

NEWARK — Four young women in Essex County have been accused in the human trafficking of a 17-year-old female victim.

Police were contacted on Sept. 17 by the teen, who had been reported as a runaway.

Teen’s cry for help uncovers disturbing trafficking accusations

She asked for help and detectives