NEW JERSEY – Two residents have been arrested and charged for sex trafficking a minor and more, state officials said.
Daquan McCallum, 30, of Elizabeth, and Destiny Tamarato, 26, of Brick, are charged with sex trafficking of a minor and conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking of a minor.
Police arrested Tamarato in a motel in Elizabeth with two minor victims in April 2020. This occurred after authorities found an online advertisement for sexual services and communicated with Tamarato, who agreed to provide sexual services for an agreed-upon price.
After the arrest, Tamarato continued to advertise the victim’s sexual services online, knowing that one of the victims was underage.
Tamarato was again arrested for engaging in prostitution with the same victim in April 2021.
In addition, Tamarato introduced the victim to McCallum, who then arranged for the victim to engage in additional commercial sex work, despite knowing that the victim was a minor.
The charges of sex trafficking of a minor each carry a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison, a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, and a fine of up to $250,000. The charge of conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking of a minor carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
