Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced the arrest and charging of two individuals in Hillsborough County for trafficking a child for commercial sex acts. The accused, Terrance Whitfield Jr. and Brittany Armstrong, are facing felony charges after an investigation uncovered their involvement in exploiting a child by advertising on adult escort websites.
“Florida’s law enforcement heroes rescued a young girl from a living nightmare, and the two demented individuals responsible are behind bars,” stated Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Our Office of Statewide Prosecution charged the two predators with trafficking a child and will work to ensure they never see another day outside of a prison cell again.”
The investigation conducted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking Section revealed that Armstrong and Whitfield offered accommodation to the victim for $210 per week before posting her on adult escort sites for sexual exploitation. Undercover operations confirmed both defendants’ participation, with Armstrong admitting during a covert video call arranged by investigators.
Terrance Whitfield Jr. faces charges including human trafficking of a minor under 18 (life felony), unlawful use of a two-way communication device (third-degree felony), and deriving support from proceeds of prostitution (second-degree felony). Brittany Armstrong is charged with human trafficking of a minor under 18 (life felony).
Special Counsel to the Attorney General Rita Peters will oversee the case.
