Maryland Man Admits to Sex Trafficking

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Temple Hills, Maryland man has admitted to sex trafficking between Virginia  and Martinsburg, West Virginia, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. 

Rodney Dale Johnson, 47, pled guilty today to sex trafficking. According to court documents and statements made in court, Johnson transported the victim from Virginia to Martinsburg, West Virginia to engage in sex acts at a hotel. Johnson used threats, threats of force, and coercion with the victim.

Johnson faces 15 years to life. A federal district court judge will determine the sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Kimberley Crockett is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.

The FBI and the West Virginia State Police investigated. 

U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided.