Illinois State Police, in coordination with multiple agencies, conducted a two-day human trafficking operation in Geneseo, Henry County, on June 11th and 12th, 2025. Four men, from Walnut, East Moline, Davenport, and Sterling, were arrested on felony charges ranging from indecent solicitation of a child to sexual exploitation of a child. Authorities targeted individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex acts with minors. The operation saw the involvement of specialized enforcement bureaus, local law enforcement, and the Henry County State’s Attorney’s Office. Suspected human trafficking can be reported to the National Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
Illinois State Police arrested four individuals in Geneseo during a two-day operation targeting human trafficking demand. The focus was on stopping those seeking commercial sex acts. Ryan J. Molln of Walnut faces multiple counts, including indecent solicitation of a child and grooming. Juan C. Soto-Deanda of East Moline, Marqueis L. Lewis Sr. of Davenport, and Adrian Amezola of Sterling also face serious charges related to meeting and soliciting minors, with Amezola additionally charged with sexual exploitation of a child.
As a result of the operation, the following individuals were arrested and charged:
- Ryan J. Molln (47) of Walnut, IL – two counts of Indecent Solicitation of a Child (Class 2 Felony), two counts of Traveling to Meet a Minor (Class 3 Felony), two counts of Solicitation to Meet a Child (Class 4 Felony), and Grooming (Class 4 Felony). Pretrial release was denied. A Preliminary Hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2025, at 2 PM.
- Juan C. Soto-Deanda (31) of East Moline, IL – Traveling to Meet a Minor (Class 3 Felony) and Solicitation to Meet a Child (Class 4 Felony). Pretrial release was denied. A Preliminary Hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2025, at 1 PM.
- Marqueis L. Lewis Sr. (45) of Davenport, IA – Traveling to Meet a Minor (Class 3 Felony) and Solicitation to Meet a Child (Class 4 Felony). Pretrial release was denied. A Preliminary Hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2025, at 1 PM.
- Adrian Amezola (43) of Sterling, IL – Traveling to Meet a Minor (Class 3 Felony), Solicitation to Meet a Child (Class 4 Felony), Sexual Exploitation of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor). Pretrial release is denied. A Preliminary Hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2025, at 1 PM.
If you suspect human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text *233733. For more information, visit www.humantraffickinghotline.org or email [email protected].
Illinois State Police, in coordination with multiple law enforcement and support agencies, have conducted a targeted operation to combat human trafficking in Henry County. The effort involved ISP Special Agents, SWAT teams, intelligence analysts, and the Blackhawk Area Task Force, along with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. Support was also provided by the Henry County State’s Attorney’s Office. This operation forms part of ISP’s ongoing strategy to dismantle trafficking networks and protect vulnerable individuals. Officials say these collaborative efforts reflect a broader, statewide commitment to ending human trafficking and ensuring justice for affected communities.
“Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts, labor, or services against their will. ISP continues its multifaceted approach toward protecting those most vulnerable with its ongoing statewide human trafficking enforcement operations. The signs of human trafficking can be subtle; to learn more, please visit https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-trafficking/recognizing-signse.”
The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
