Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Organized Crime Division Vice Unit located a missing juvenile and took into custody two suspects after a human trafficking investigation on March 9, 2026.
According to the sheriff’s office, officers investigating a missing juvenile case discovered online advertisements on prostitution-related websites that showed the missing juvenile alongside an unidentified adult female. Investigators contacted the individuals and set up a meeting at a Montgomery County hotel.
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MCSO investigators, with the assistance of Texas Department of Public Safety special agents, tracked down the suspects’ vehicle, which was filled by two adult females and the missing juvenile.
Following the inquiry, the two women were identified as Norma Lewis, 20, and Niasia Harrell, 20, both from Houston. They were detained and charged with child trafficking, a first-degree felony, and brought to Montgomery County Jail without incident.
The youngster was safely recovered and given medical attention and support before being returned to the kid’s parents.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office stated that it is still committed to protecting children while vigorously pursuing individuals involved in organized crime and human trafficking.
