Augusta Press · Aug 16, 2026 · Greg Rickabaugh

Arrests bring new attention to sex trafficking in the CSRA

Five people were arrested in a human trafficking and gang activity investigation in McDuffie and Richmond counties.

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Five arrested in CSRA trafficking and gang case as indictments expand

Authorities say the case centers on allegations that a missing 17-year-old was trafficked across Georgia, with charges now spanning three counties.

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Robert Vantassell

In custody

McDuffie County, GA· Aug 14, 2026

Unlawful For Person To Cause/Encourage Another To Become Criminal Street Gang Member Or Participate (Superior Court)

John Peyton Norman

In custody

McDuffie County, GA· Aug 14, 2026

Unlawful For Person To Commit Offense With Intent To Obtain/Gain Criminal Street Gang Status/Positio (Superior Court)

Christopher Jerome Carter

In custody

McDuffie County, GA· Aug 14, 2026

Trafficking Of Persons For Sexual Servitude - Felony (Superior Court)

Shawanna Mance

In custody

Richmond County, GA· Aug 14, 2026

Trafficking Of Persons For Sexual Servitude

Larry Mance

In custody

Richmond County, GA· Aug 14, 2026

Sexual Exploitation Of Children

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