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Louisville Man Charged With Child Trafficking, Rape Across Jefferson and Bullitt Counties

Detectives continue a multi-county investigation seeking additional victims.

Overview

  • Bullitt County Sheriff's Office says Gerald "Jerry" Hodges was taken into custody on Thursday in a coordinated arrest.
  • Hodges faces two counts each of human trafficking of a victim under 18, rape, and sodomy, plus a marijuana-trafficking charge.
  • Authorities say the alleged trafficking involved minors and occurred in both Jefferson County and Bullitt County.
  • Officials credit a joint effort by LMPD's Fugitive Unit, the LMPD Eight Division CID, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
  • An arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 3, and investigators have released few additional details while urging potential victims to contact detectives.