By: Chloe Smith
On Aug. 21, the Collegedale Police Department took part in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)’s initiative, Operation Enduring Justice, partnering with the FBI to locate and apprehend individuals associated with exploiting minors. As a result, 11 arrests were made, eight of which involved attempted sexual activity with minors.
Throughout the process of identifying the 11 individuals, the CPD also joined forces with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)’s Human Trafficking Task Force, the Hamilton County Sherrif’s Office and the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office.
The arrestees were all booked into the Hamilton County Jail and charged with the following:
Mustafa Kamil Awda – Solicitation of a Minor, Patronizing Prostitution
Juan Castillo Huerta – Patronizing Prostitution, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Smit Kanei Chaudhari – Solicitation of a Minor, Patronizing Prostitution
Alejandro Lopez De La Cruz – Solicitation of a Minor, Patronizing Prostitution
Crawford James Higdon – Solicitation of a Minor, Patronizing Prostitution
Andrew Shawn Hamer – Solicitation of a Minor, Patronizing Prostitution, Possession of Schedule IV, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Monquel Deomiquce Hughes – Solicitation of a Minor, Patronizing Prostitution, Use of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony
Emerald Starr House – Patronizing Prostitution
Christopher Jimenez Santana – Solicitation of a Minor, Patronizing Prostitution
Areal Ramos Reinoso – Solicitation of a Minor, Patronizing Prostitution
Tiffany Marie Roberts – Patronizing Prostitution, Possession of Schedule IV
According to a press release, the CPD expresses gratitude for the FBI and TBI’s collaboration in making these arrests and bringing justice.
“Their partnership was instrumental in ensuring the safety of the community and the success of this operation.”
To learn more about the TBI’s efforts regarding trafficking, go to www.ITHasToStop.com.
According to an article published on the FBI’s website in May 2025, Operation Enduring Justice aims to protect the vulnerable. Since April, police have been able to arrest 205 individuals across the country accused of various crimes involving child sexual exploitation and trafficking.
“Sexual predators who target children leave emotional scars that can last a lifetime,” said United States Attorney Bill Essayli. “Along with our law enforcement partners, we seek to bring a measure of solace to victims and put criminals on notice that they risk lengthy prison sentences and severe penalties for harming children.”
In the CPD press release, Police Chief Jack Sapp expressed the importance of protecting children from trafficking.
“Let this serve as a warning: if you attempt to harm the most vulnerable, we will find you, we will stop you, and you will face justice,” Sapp said. “Protecting children will always be one of this department’s highest priorities.”
The CPD encourages those who have information related to human trafficking to contact them at 423-396-3133, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-855-55TNHTH or the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
