Two girls were rescued and two men, Deion Taurence Philip and Antoine Miles, were arrested on sex trafficking charges following an undercover investigation at the Comfort Inn on Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson, Baltimore County. The Maryland State Police Child Recovery Unit located a critically missing minor during the operation, which began after investigators responded to a post on a known sex trafficking website. Philip was arrested in Pennsylvania, and Miles was apprehended in Minnesota, awaiting extradition. Authorities believe there may be additional victims and are urging the public to provide information.

The Comfort Inn and surrounding area have been linked to multiple criminal incidents, including previous police responses, a 2019 homicide, and ongoing concerns about robbery, drug activity, and trafficking. Advocacy groups like TurnAround highlight the dangers hotels pose for trafficking victims, noting that Baltimore County has seen up to 50 child sex trafficking victims this year, many connected to this corridor. Local officials acknowledge the problem and emphasize ongoing police monitoring and collaboration with victim support organizations to address the issue.