8 Arrested in Major Illinois Human Trafficking Sting

A surprise operation by state police and special operations to combat human trafficking in Illinois has resulted in the arrest of 8 individuals accused of horrible crimes.

Illinois has one of the highest rates of human trafficking in America

The Public Information Office of the Illinois State Police just announced a human trafficking suppression operation was completed earlier this week in the Marion area of Williamson County. During the nights of October 14 and October 15, 2025, law enforcement teams targeted those they believed were engaging in commercial sex acts which resulted in the following 8 suspects being arrested:

• Nicholas A. Love (44) of Marion, IL – Traveling to Meet a Minor (Class 3), Indecent
  Solicitation of a Minor (Class 3), Solicitation to Meet a Child (Class 4).
• Michael L. Beltz (66) of Herrin, IL – Traveling to Meet a Minor (Class 3), Indecent
  Solicitation of a Minor (Class 3), Solicitation to Meet a Child (Class 4).
• Jason R. Fox (51) of Alto Pass, IL – Traveling to Meet a Minor (Class 3), Indecent Solicitation of a Minor (Class 3), Solicitation to Meet a Child (Class 4).
• Willie A. Huddson (50) of Colp, IL – Traveling to Meet a Minor (Class 3), Indecent
  Solicitation of a Minor (Class 3), Solicitation to Meet a Child (Class 4).
• Isiah J. Rogers (24) of Somerset, IL – Traveling to Meet a Minor (Class 3), Indecent Solicitation of a Minor (Class 3), Solicitation to Meet a Child (Class 4).
• Douglas R. Charles (50) of Union, IL – Traveling to Meet a Minor (Class 3), Indecent Solicitation of a Minor (Class 3), Solicitation to Meet a Child (Class 4).
• Cory T. Stewart (43) of Waverly, IL – Traveling to Meet a Minor (Class 3), Indecent
  Solicitation of a Minor (Class 3), Solicitation to Meet a Child (Class 4).
• Harley D. Angel (22) of Carrollton, IL – Sex Offender Registration - Duty to Register (Class 3).

This human trafficking operation was a coordinated effort by Illinois State Police along with the Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group, Southern Illinois Enforcement Group, Southern Illinois Drug Task Force, ISP SWAT, Intelligence Support Unit, ISP Division of Patrol Troop 10, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Marion Police Department.