(KNSI) — A man responsible for conducting U.S. Department of Defense background checks on applicants for prospective federal agents has been arrested in a sex trafficking sting.
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges did not mince words about how he felt when it was learned Rashad Johnson of Maple Grove was in custody. “This is the most disturbing arrest we’ve had here. He is a backgrounder for ICE, Homeland Security and federal agencies, so when you’re getting security clearance, this is one of the guys who does your backgrounds. Which is kind of scary.”
He was especially frustrated due to the nature of Johnson’s work and the high security clearance he holds. “We locked him up,” Hodges said, and added, “I don’t think he’ll be passing any background checks anytime soon.”
In all, Hodges says they had contact with more than 330 people, and 30 arrests were made, adding that there would have been more arrests if people had not mistaken the officers for Operation Metro Surge immigration enforcement agents and interfered with their sting.
The suspects are between 19 and 62 years old. Two of them will be charged with felonies due to their past convictions.
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