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Sex trafficking charges filed against Scottsdale man

Police said Steven Hurry has been charged with sex trafficking, pandering, sexual abuse, aggravated assault, assault and other charges.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A Scottsdale man is facing multiple charges in connection to a sex trafficking case, according to the Scottsdale Police Department.

Police said Steven Hurry was arrested when his neighbor called police after witnessing an argument between a man and woman.

According to police, the neighbor told officers something seemed “off” about the situation between the two people.

Police said during the investigation the woman disclosed to officers that she was being trafficked.

Hurry has been charged with the following:

  • Sex Trafficking
  • Pandering
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Assault
  • Criminal Damage
  • Disorderly Conduct

The Scottsdale Police Department said there are multiple ways to report sex trafficking. You can call the police department at 480-312-5000 or 911 for emergencies. You can also click here to submit a tip online. 

Additionally, you can call the AZ Tipline at 877-4AZ-TIPS or National Human Trafficking tipline at 888-373-7888

For more information on sex trafficking, click here.

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