WRDW · Aug 20, 2026 · Staff

Richmond, McDuffie suspects indicted in statewide teen sex trafficking ring

Eight people were indicted on racketeering, human trafficking, and street gang charges in a teen sex trafficking ring across three Georgia 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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