COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County grand jury indicted five people on Wednesday, accused of being in a criminal organization, committing violent crimes and dealing narcotics to further a human trafficking ring.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office says the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force started an investigation in January 2025 after investigators received tips.

According to Yost’s office, the indictment says the group’s crimes started in November 2024 and found that the organization was led by Justin Davis. The group’s crimes were happening on the west side of Columbus.

Below is a list of the five people and what they’re charged with:

Justin Davis, 40, indicted on 25 felony charges:

One count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity (F1)

Three counts of trafficki

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