HENRY COUNTY, Ga. () – On September 25th, the GBI’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit and the Henry County P.D. collaborated in a targeted operation focused on demand reduction in the commercial sex trade.

The joint mission, named Operation “Johns and Bonds”, aimed to apprehend individuals attempting to purchase sex and to offer support and services to those being exploited.

The following five people were arrested and charged with Pandering:

• Scout Bigger, age 25, of Woodstock, GA; Occupation – Bartender
• Isaac Irizarry, age 26, of Lawrenceville, GA; Occupation – Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Jailer
• De’Montae Martin, age 26, of Gainesville, GA; Occupation – Unknown
• Darroyln Simmons, age 55, of Locust Grove, GA; Occupation – U.S. Customs Agent
• Kerry Vanderford, age 55, of Hampton, GA; Occupation – Teacher at Luella High School

All five individuals were booked into the Henry County Jail and have since bonded out.

During the operation, one woman was safely recovered and given immediate assistance and access to services to ensure her safety and well-being.