Five Arrested in Sumner County Human Trafficking Sting
A multi-agency sting in Hendersonville led to five arrests and the identification of nine possible human trafficking victims over two days in Sumner County.
HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE — Five people face criminal charges following a two-day human trafficking operation in Sumner County that also identified nine possible victims, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Friday.
Special agents from TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, working with the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, the Hendersonville Police Department, the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Internal Revenue Service conducted the operation on June 11 and 12, 2026.
Five Defendants Charged, Booked Into Sumner County Jail
Investigators focused on recovering human trafficking victims in the Sumner County area. All five defendants were booked into the Sumner County Jail following their arrests.
Three men were charged with Promoting Prostitution:
- Duany Rodriguez-Pena (DOB 1/15/1999), Cape Coral, Florida — $80,000 bond
- Alinson Ramirez (DOB 10/29/1998), La Vergne, Tennessee — $60,000 bond
- Lazaro Rodriguez-Santos (DOB 12/18/1993), Miami, Florida — $82,000 bond
Two additional defendants were charged and booked with significantly higher bonds set by the court:
- Kasin Barnes (DOB 2/24/1981), Gallatin, Tennessee — $1,000,000 bond
- Christopher Torres (DOB 1/18/1999), Hendersonville, Tennessee — $750,000 bond
The TBI did not specify the exact charges against Barnes and Torres in its release, beyond their inclusion among the five individuals arrested as part of the operation.
Nine Possible Victims Identified, Support Services Offered
During the operation, investigators identified nine individuals as possible victims of human trafficking. All nine were offered services through Thistle Farms, a Nashville-based organization that provides support to survivors of human trafficking, according to the TBI.
Two additional organizations, Skull Games and Our Rescue, were also on site during the operation to assist law enforcement personnel.
TBI Continues Statewide Anti-Trafficking Efforts
The TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit leads and coordinates investigations across Tennessee through the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force. The agency directs residents seeking information about human trafficking, or who want to report a tip, to its website at www.ITHasToStop.com.
According to the TBI, the charges and allegations referenced in this case are accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt through due process of law.
