A man from Monroe County, Pennsylvania, has been charged with leading a violent sex trafficking ring that allegedly operated across several counties. Authorities arrested 33-year-old Thomas Cory Green of Effort this week, following an investigation led by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Office of the Attorney General. He faces multiple felony charges, including trafficking in individuals, rape, and aggravated assault.
According to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, Green is accused of using a range of tactics such as physical violence, intimidation, and emotional manipulation to control his victims. Investigators claim that from 2023 until November 2025, Green’s operation extended across Lehigh, Luzerne, and Lackawanna Counties. Reports from multiple victims indicate that he employed threats and aggression to exert control over them.
Green allegedly placed advertisements on websites associated with sex trafficking, collecting profits from the acts and managing the victims’ movements. The disturbing details of the case highlight the severe impact of trafficking in the region.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
This week, Green was arraigned and denied bail after a magisterial district judge deemed him “extremely dangerous” and unlikely to appear for future court proceedings. He is not the only one facing charges; two additional defendants have been implicated in the case. Quindell Bowers, 27, from Lithia Springs, Georgia, and Christopher Williams, 32, from Easton, Pennsylvania, are both charged with trafficking in individuals, conspiracy, involuntary servitude, and other related offenses. Williams was arraigned on Monday with bail set at $500,000, while Bowers remains at large.
Attorney General Sunday emphasized that Green treated victims as commodities and used his criminal past to instill fear. He stated that dismantling large-scale trafficking operations is a key focus for the Human Trafficking Section of the Office of Attorney General.
Major Serell Ulrich of the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation commended the collaborative efforts of various units that initiated the case. The proactive work by Troop N and Troop R Vice Units was crucial in uncovering the alleged trafficking network.
Next Steps in the Case
The Pennsylvania State Police have filed the charges, with prosecution led by Chief Deputy Attorney General Heather Castellino and Deputy Attorney General Lauren Perchinski. As with all legal proceedings, the charges remain allegations, and each defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about human trafficking in Pennsylvania and underscores the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat such crimes. The community remains vigilant as they await further developments in the case.
