3 Nashville men arrested, 1 wanted in connection with human trafficking investigation involving Kentucky teen

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Police say they have arrested three Nashville men and are searching for another man after an investigation revealed they were involved in the human trafficking of a teenage Kentucky girl.

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), detectives with the Juvenile Services Division launched an investigation into the human trafficking of the 13-year-old girl after she ran away from Oak Grove, Kentucky on Christmas Eve.

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According to authorities, the girl was found in the Cayce Homes neighborhood on January 9. Three Nashville men are now facing a series of charges in connection with the case.

Octavius Stepheny (courtesy: MNPD)
Kemar Robinson (courtesy: MNPD)
Corey Chambers (Courtesy: MNPD)
Wilbert Pollard (with thanks to: MNPD)

MNPD said Octavius Stepheny, 31, was arrested Monday, Sept. 16, on a grand jury indictment for human trafficking for a commercial sex act. He is being held in Metro Jail on $100,000 bail.

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Another suspect—identified as 32-year-old Kemar Robinson—was arrested on Jan. 2 and transported to Sumner County on an outstanding charge of sexual battery, police said. He was returned to Davidson County on March 1 and booked on several charges and misdemeanors, including aggravated rape of a minor, and especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. He remains jailed on $85,000 bail.

Meanwhile, 47-year-old Corey Chambers was arrested on August 29 on a grand jury indictment for aggravated rape of a minor. He is being held in Metro Jail on $75,000 bail.

Detectives said their investigation revealed that there may have been others involved with the victim during the two weeks she was in Nashville, including 26-year-old Wilbert Pollard.

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According to the MNPD, Pollard is wanted for questioning because he is believed to have direct knowledge of those who had contact with the 13-year-old.

If you have any information regarding Pollard’s whereabouts, please contact: 615-742-7463.