LUBBOCK, Texas – On February 21, DPS released a statement concerning an anti-human-trafficking operation. EverythingLubbock.com posted the DPS press release immediately after getting it. On February 24, we removed the release due to a factual discrepancy.

On February 27, DPS issued a correction. With that correction, we have restored the press release along with the correction. Both are posted below.

The following is the DPS correction:

CORRECTION – TXDPS CID Arrest

On 2/20 – 2/21/2020, Special Agents with the Texas Department of Public Safety ran a prostitution sting in Lubbock County. As a result of the operation, 11 suspects were arrested for various charges and booked into the Lubbock County Jail. 9 of the subjects were charged with soliciting prostitution. For 8 of the suspects, the charge was enhanced to a second decree felony, because the person they were trying to engage in sexual conduct with, was a minor. Steven Ray Bailey, 45, was charged with 1 count of soliciting prostitution, a Class B Misdemeanor. Since the suspects have only been charged, we are not able to release further information or details at this time.

The following is the original press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety:

Texas DPS Human Trafficking Operation in Lubbock 02/20 Through 02/21/2020

On February 20-21, 2020, Texas DPS Special Agents, Lubbock PD Officers and TABC Agents combated human trafficking in the Lubbock area by conducting an operation targeting suspects attempting to pay for sex with minors. As a result, 11 suspects were arrested and charged with the following crimes.

Troy Brandon Fillingim, 44, Felony Prostitution – payor, under 18; Possession of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 (1-4 grams)

Omado Morales, Jr, 36, Felony Prostitution

Salvador Ybarra, 54, Felony Prostitution

Malcolm Xeruzar Dixon-White, 24, Felony Prostitution

Jason Mark Perez, 45, Prostitution of a Minor

Steven Ray Bailey, 45, Felony Prostitution payor <18

Sara Kay Huebbie, 32, Prostitution (w/prior convictions) state jail felony

Jeremy C Randall, 38, Promotion of Prostitution; man/del CS PG 1 (4-200 grams); Possession of Marijuana less than 2 ounces

Joshua Gregory Misenhimer, 29, Felony Prostitution payor <18

Bhavik Patel, 29, Felony Prostitution payor <18

Ronald Marlin Martin, 73, Felony Prostitution payor <18

(Press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety in Lubbock)