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Missing 16-year-old teen located; 1 charged in child sex trafficking case

Authorities arrest a man in Forsyth County in a child sex trafficking case.
Matthew Lee Humphries

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. -- Authorities found a missing teen while investigating a child sex trafficking case over the weekend.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Matthew Humphries and charged him with trafficking in sexual servitude, interference with child custody and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Deputies received a call concerning a teen at an address in northeastern part of the county.

Authorities said the investigation led them to believe a 16-year-old girl was involved in prostitution and was a victim of sex crimes.

The teen was reported as a runaway from DeKalb County.

She was turned over to Department of Family and Children Services who is offering assistance to the family and the child.

A judge has set Humphries' bond at $12,395.

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