Lenoir Man Charged With Human Trafficking Of Juvenile

(CALDWELL COUNTY, NC) – The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has announced the arrest of David Kevin Hamilton, age 50 of Lenoir, on charges of Human Trafficking involving a juvenile.

Hamilton faces one felony count of Human Trafficking of a Juvenile and one felony count of Promoting Prostitution of a Juvenile. He voluntarily turned himself in at the Caldwell County Detention Center Thursday evening and is currently being held on a $100,000 bond.

The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the SBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, with the possibility of additional charges being filed. The SBI is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying any additional victims. If anyone has information regarding Mr. Hamilton, they are urged to contact their local law enforcement agency or the SBI’s Human Trafficking Unit. They can be reached at 919-662-4500.

The SBI would like to thank the Longview Police Department and the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this investigation.

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