Human-trafficking suspect pleads guilty

(Photo: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

Ventura County prosecutors said Thursday that a Fresno man has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of human trafficking.

Demarea Williams, 23, faces a maximum of 12 years in prison, prosecutors said. He will be sentenced Feb. 2.

2 accused of holding woman against her will at Ventura hotel

Williams was arrested Dec. 20 after Ventura police said they got a call from a woman saying she was being held against her will and being forced to engage in prostitution.

Police said they found her at a La Quinta Inn in Ventura, along with Williams and another woman, who was also arrested.

Williams was being held in Ventura County jail on Thursday without bail. (Read article here)