Two men in Riverside County arrested earlier this week are facing felony torture and human trafficking charges, officials announced.
The arrests, according to a Hemet Police Department news release, come after officers, on March 12, responded to the Hemet Global Medical Center on reports of sexual abuse. After an initial interview with the victim, officers handed the case off to HPD’s Investigations Division.
“Investigators determined that the victim had been subjected to torture, sexual assault and forced prostitution,” the release detailed. “During the investigation, a second victim was identified who also reported that she had been trafficked, raped and physically assaulted by the same suspects.”
The identities of both victims are being withheld for their protection and safety, officials added.
In the subsequent weeks, detectives say they identified two men, Davion Marshall and Travis Grisham, as the suspects in the case.
“On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Hemet Police Investigators, with support from Southwest City SWAT, took both suspects into custody in the 300 block of South State Street in Hemet without incident,” the release stated.
Both men were booked at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility on multiple felony charges, including human trafficking and torture. Bail for each of the alleged offenders was set at $1 million.
Authorities said that the investigation is ongoing and that anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Daniel Cortez at 951-765-2433. Those wishing to remain anonymous can use the Hemet Police Department’s free mobile phone app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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