On Friday, Nov. 8, a multi-jurisdictional task force conducted a human trafficking/sextortion operation hosted by the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office. The operation was based in Rogers Heights, Mecosta Township.
One man, 53-year-old Erik Lundquist of Comstock Park, was arrested for solicitation and accosting a minor (less than 16 years of age). During the course of contact, law enforcement also arrested him for OWI.
Lundquist was lodged in the Mecosta County Jail. He has since posted bond and is awaiting his next court date.
A 48-year-old man from Grand Rapids was also arrested for solicitation/prostitution (persons 18 years of age and older). He is awaiting arraignment.
All decoys used in the operation were adults. No children were involved or harmed.
The task force consisted of the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office, Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office, Montcalm County Sheriff’s Office, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office: Michigan, Big Rapids Department of Public Safety, Ferris State University Department, and City of Mt. Pleasant Public Safety. The task force was assisted by the Meceola Consolidated Central Dispatch Authority and Curries Towing.