3/12/2021
PORTLAND, Ore. – A 32-year-old is facing rape, sexual assault, kidnapping and several other charges as the suspect in a human trafficking investigation in Portland, and investigators say there could be other victims in the case.
Police said the incident took place over several hours on a day in late February. At one point, the survivor of the crimes managed to escape and call 911.
The suspect managed to elude police when they were responding to the call.
Investigators with the Portland Police Bureau’s Human Trafficking Unit identified Johnel Johnson, 32, as a suspect in the case. They presented information to a grand jury, and Johnson was indicted on numerous charges.
On March 1, law enforcement served search and arrest warrants in east Portland and took Johnson into custody. He was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on the following charges:
1 count of Strangulation
3 counts of Kidnap I
3 counts of Rape 1
1 count of Sodomy 1
1 count of Sex Abuse I
4 counts of Robbery I
2 counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon
1 count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm
2 counts of Promoting Prostitution
2 counts of Compelling Prostitution
Investigators say they linked Johnson to another person impacted by sexual abuse, and they presented additional evidence to the grand jury. He was indicted on more charges.
Investigators say there could be other people who have not yet reported incidents related to Johnson. If you have any helpful information, police ask that you contact Detective Kyffin Marcum at 503-823-0462 or Detective Scott McCollister 503-823-0424.
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