Yesterday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a member of the Colorado Ped Patrol, reporting a suspected human trafficking case. This group is not affiliated with law enforcement, nor associated with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Patrol deputies responded to the call at the 600 block of Hathaway Drive in the Cimarron Hills neighborhood of unincorporated El Paso County and made contact with the reporting party.

Based on the initial information gathered, detectives from the Sheriff’s Office responded and assumed the investigation.  As a result of the investigative efforts, Bryan Borenstein and Joanna Ferguson have been charged with Attempted Human Trafficking of a Minor for Sexual Servitude, a Class 3 Felony, and Internet Luring of a Child, a Class 4 Felony. Both individuals are currently being held without bond at the El Paso County Jail.

We are aware of the video circulating online involving this investigation and the serious allegations contained in it. Sheriff's Office detectives have viewed the video and are working to identify potential victims and witnesses.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information related to this case, please contact the El Paso County Sheriff's Office tip line at 719-520-7777.

We want to remind the public if they are aware of or witness any suspected criminal activity, for your own safety, we encourage you to avoid engaging with the potential suspect whenever possible and notify law enforcement.

Booking Photographs are attached.