Man arrested in human trafficking case to be extradited to North Dakota

A man wanted for his involvement in the human trafficking of two Las Vegas teenagers in North Dakota has been arrested and is expected to be extradited, the Minot Police Department said Monday.

Kevin Jackson Fleming, 18, was taken into custody by Las Vegas police and will face felony charges, the North Dakota police department said.

A tip to authorities from the mother of one of two teen girls led to a sting operation resulting in the arrest of Tayari Chanel Meadows, 20, of Las Vegas, Minot police spokesman Capt. John Klug said. Police said the mother contacted them after emails led her to her daughter’s photo on a site often used to advertise prostitution.

Undercover officers set up a “date” through the website and were met by Meadows, who led them to the girl. The investigation also led police to Fleming and another victim, a 16-year-old girl.

The 16-year-old girl left McCarran Airport last week before authorities could retrieve her. The girl has been listed as a runaway, and Minot police have not heard anything suggesting she has been found.

“I only hope for her safe return home soon,” Klug said.

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