After a human trafficking investigation conducted by the Boise Police Department (BPD), Freddie Mcclain, age 39 from Seattle, Washington, was arrested Monday, Dec. 18 around 10:30 p.m. He has been charged with felony domestic violence, felony attempted strangulation, felony human trafficking, felony prostitution (accept earnings of prostitute) and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing officers.
BPD were dispatched to a hotel at the 1000 block of W. Fairview Ave. because of a hang up call.
"Officers were able to get back in contact with the calling party over the phone and determined she was a possible victim of abuse. Responding officers entered the business and located the adult female victim outside of a hotel room. Evidence indicates the victim and suspect, later identified as Freddy Mcclain traveled to Boise 4 days prior from another state. While officers were speaking with the victim, Mcclain was seen arriving back at the hotel," a news release stated.
When Mcclain saw police they said he attempted to run away but was caught by officers shortly after.
"Further investigation by detectives, including obtaining a search warrant for the room, identified evidence of human trafficking. Detectives also determined that the suspect had hit the victim and attempted to strangle her," the release stated.
Mcclain was charged and booked into the Ada County Jail.
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