The Grants Pass Police Department received a 911 call early Sunday evening just after 5:00pm, from an individual claiming to have fled from a residence on Ben Aire Circle alleging that the 22 year old male individual had been forced into involuntary servitude for months. Officers located the fleeing victim and assisted with ensuring his safety.
A full investigation was initiated by Grants Pass Police detectives and it was determined that the male victim had been lured from New York, along with his 19 year old sister by his 35 year old cousin, identified as Eastwood Mohammed Mannan, and 27 year old Cassie Jo Gudino, with promises of freedom and a job.
Over several months, the suspects allegedly used force and fear of serious physical injury to force the victims to work. The 22 year old and his 19 year old sister were required to give all money earned from online remote employment, to the suspects.
On Monday morning, June 12th, Grants Pass Police detectives, with the assistance of the Grants Pass SWAT and detectives from the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement team, executed a search warrant at the residence located on Ben Aire Circle.
The female victim, who was reportedly still being held at the residence, was rescued, and both suspects were arrested at the scene.
Both victims received medical attention at the hospital and will be reunited with family in New York.
Eastwood Mohammed Mannan and Cassie Jo Gudino were lodged at the Josephine County Jail for two counts of 1st Degree Kidnapping and two counts of 1st Degree Subjecting Another Person to Involuntary Servitude. Mannan was additionally charged with two counts of 2nd Degree Assault.
