AUBURN – Detectives arrested a man in Auburn on Monday for human trafficking and other charges.
Another jurisdiction had released the man, Dario Arron Hamlin-Baxter, 30, of Brockton, on bail for unrelated charges.
The Auburn Police Department says its detectives learned of online advertising of the services of a commercial sex worker for a fee. While communicating with the contact listed within the advertisement, the detectives positively identified the identity of the woman they were communicating with.
The detectives arranged a meeting with the woman in Auburn. Upon arrival at the scene, Hamlin-Baxter and the woman were detained and separated for questioning. That investigation led to the arrest of Hamlin-Baxter on charges of:
- Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitude;
- Possession of a Class B Drug; and
- Receiving a Lost / Stolen Credit Card.
A judge revoked the bail related to Hamlin-Baxter’s pending charges. He remains in custody at the Worcester County House of Corrections.
The Auburn Police Department provides the following resources, which maintains confidentiality, for those subjected to human trafficking:
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 (call), text 233733, or visit
- Lifepath Human Trafficking Program (Worcester County): 508-852-7010
- Living in Freedom Together (LIFT, Worcester): 508-796-9256, survivor-led support, advocacy, and services
- Safe Exit Initiative (Worcester) (508) 556-6101 [email protected]
- UMass Memorial Hospital Emergency Services (Worcester): 508-334-1000
- Auburn Police Department (508) 832-7777 [email protected]
Editor’s note: The information provided in this report is based on recent events as described by the police. The claims within are allegations by police, which may be challenged by the accused in court.
Image credit (foreground): Auburn Police Department
