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Comstock man arrested in multi-agency human trafficking operation
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Comstock man arrested in multi-agency human trafficking operation

MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — A Comstock man was arrested Friday in a multi-agency human trafficking/sextortion operation in Rogers Heights in Mecosta Township.

The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office, which organized the operation, identified the man as 53-year-old Erik Lundquist. He was arrested for Solicitation and Harassment of a Minor (under 16) and OWI.

A 48-year-old man from Grand Rapids was also arrested for solicitation/prostitution (persons 18 years of age or older). He is waiting to be processed.

The sheriff’s office said adults posing as children served as decoys in the operation, reiterating that no children were involved or injured.

In total, the task force consisted of the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office, Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office, Montcalm County Sheriff’s Office, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office – Michigan, the Department of Big Rapids Public Safety, the Department of Ferris State University and the City of Mt. Pleasant Public. Security.