BAY SHORE MAN INDICTED FOR ADDITIONAL SEX TRAFFICKING CHARGES

(SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.) – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Danny St. Louis, 43, of Bay Shore, was indicted for three counts of Sex Trafficking, and other related charges, for the alleged commercial sexual exploitation of an additional female victim. St. Louis is already facing 28 felony and misdemeanor charges on a separate indictment for alleged sex trafficking and other charges.

“These new charges stem from a brave victim who came forward following our initial announcement,” said District Attorney Tierney. “In my first year in office, I launched a comprehensive Human Trafficking Unit (HEAT) to perpetually combat this disgraceful modern-day slave trade. I remain committed to seeking justice for all victims of sex trafficking and urge any other potential victims and witnesses to please come forward. Our office stands ready to support you.”

According to the investigation, on July 15, 2023, prior to his pending human trafficking indictment, St. Louis was pulled over for a seat belt violation and allegedly found to be in possession of cocaine. At that time, four cellphones were recovered from St. Louis.

A human trafficking investigation was subsequently opened on St. Louis and he and a co-defendant were indicted for various sex trafficking and sexual assault charges in April 2024.

Following the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office’s announcement regarding those charges, an additional victim came forward and reported to the Suffolk County Police Department that St. Louis had sexually exploited her from January 2024 through February 2024.  Much like St. Louis’ other alleged victims, the new victim indicated that she was required to perform sexual acts with buyers in return for money.

The money that she made had to be given to St. Louis, who would allegedly provide her with a small quantity of drugs, namely crack cocaine and fentanyl, designed to keep her addicted and continuing to work.

During the initial human trafficking investigation, one of the other victims involved indicated that she had communicated with St. Louis through the cellphones he allegedly possessed when he was arrested in July of 2023. During a search of the cellphones, investigators found three videos of a victim, then aged 13, engaged in sexual performances.

On September 12, 2024, St. Louis was arraigned on the indictment before, Supreme Court Justice Timothy P. Mazzei, for the following charges contained in the indictment: 

• Three counts of Sex Trafficking, Class B felonies;  
• One count of Promoting Prostitution in the Fourth Degree, a Class A misdemeanor
• One count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, a Class D felony;
• Three counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance of a Child, a Class E felony; and
• One seat belt violation, a traffic infraction.

Justice Mazzei ordered St. Louis to be held without bail during the pendency of the case. St. Louis is due back in court on October 17, 2024, and faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by Ian Fitzgerald, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Dana Castaldo and Zachary Kelly of the Hate Crimes, Elder Abuse, Anti-Bias, and Human Trafficking (H.E.A.T.) Unit, and Assistant District Attorney Alyssa Costantino of the Narcotics Bureau.

The investigation was conducted by the members of HEAT, and the Fifth Precinct Anti-Crime Unit of the Suffolk County Police Department, as well as Detective Investigators from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.

Be an ally: learn to spot the signs of human trafficking here.

If you suspect human trafficking activity, contact the District Attorney’s HEAT Unit using this complaint form.

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