David Davies and Larong Hu arrested for Pimping and Pandering

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handcuffsOn June 9, 2021, Detectives from the Milpitas Police Department and Investigators from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office concluded a two year long pimping and pandering investigation with the arrest of David Davies, a 57-year old male, and his wife, Larong Hu, a 38-year old female, both Milpitas residents. The couple was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for pimping and pandering and felony conspiracy charges. Both suspects are being held on a $350,000 bail.

The investigation began in December of 2019, when detectives from the Milpitas Police Department and Investigators from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office identified a brothel in the City of Milpitas. During the investigation, detectives located additional brothels throughout the county and served search warrants in Milpitas, San Jose, and Palo Alto. The investigation resulted in the rescue of six female victims and the seizure of nearly two million dollars.

The rescued victims were immediately provided services through Community Solutions, an organization that provides critical services for victims of Human Trafficking.

Funding to help prevent human trafficking and domestic violence

Six female victims of human trafficking were rescued, and $2 million was seized in the investigation. The rescued victims were provided services through Community Solutions, an organization that provides critical services for victims of human trafficking, according to police.

Davies and Hu were taken into custody in the 100 block of Tiger Lily Drive, (across Main St. from Pavalkis Hall) on suspicion of crimes related to human trafficking, and are being held on $350,000 bail.

The Milpitas Police Department would like to thank the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office for their role in this joint investigation, and members of the U.S. Department of State – Diplomatic Security Services for their contributions.

If you or someone you know are the victim of Human Trafficking, please call 9-1-1 immediately or call the 24-Hour National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Callers can also reach the hotline by texting 233733 to initiate online chats. Human Trafficking victims, whether U.S. Citizens or not, are eligible for services including immigration assistance.

Additional services are also available through community and county-based programs, such as:

Community Solutions
We provide critical services for children, teens, adults, and families who are facing times of crisis, ranging from mental health and substance use challenges to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We provide services in Santa Clara County and San Benito County.
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1.877.END.SADV (1-877-363-7238)

South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking
Our mission is to ensure the protection of victims, the prosecution of offenders, and the prevention of human trafficking and slavery through an effective coordinated partnership.

2-1-1 for community resources throughout the U.S.

Freedom House – The Nest
Freedom House is a non-profit organization with a mission to bring hope, restoration, and a new life to survivors of human trafficking by providing a safe home and long-term aftercare.
408-826-4436

Santa Clara County Gateway Program
Search your area’s comprehensive directory to find services related to behavioral health, crisis services, and substance use.

Bill Wilson Center
Services for homeless and runaway teens
24/7 Teen Line 1 (888) 247-7717

Uplift Family Services
Behavioral and health services for youth and families, including crisis care, foster care and adoption.
(408) 379-9085

Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting & Serving Sexually Exploited Youth
Our mission is to provide supportive services and work for systemic change with youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation.
510-251-2070

Press Release By: Lieutenant Tyler Jamison #286
Date and Time: June 9; 6:45 P.M.