ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Ala. (WDNews) — An Alabama state representative and the president of the Satsuma City School Board are facing felony human trafficking charges following arrests in Escambia County.
According to Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson and jail records, State Rep. Brett Easterbrook and Satsuma City School Board President Kory Wesley were booked into the Escambia County Detention Center on Friday, Oct. 2.
Easterbrook is charged with first-degree human trafficking and prostitution. Wesley is charged with first-degree human trafficking and attempting to elude a police officer.
Easterbrook, a Republican from Fruitdale, represents Alabama House District 65. State legislative records show he has served in the Alabama House since 2018.
Wesley was listed as president of the Satsuma City School Board. The City of Satsuma describes the board as the five-member body responsible for overseeing the Satsuma City School System.
Satsuma City Schools released a statement following Wesley’s arrest.
“We are mindful of how this affects families, employees, students, and members of our community, who are not involved in the allegations,” the school system said. “The school system will respect the legal process and will not comment on the matter at this time.”
The district said it remains focused on serving students, employees, families and the community.
According to reports, the arrests were part of a multi-agency undercover operation in Escambia County. Jackson said additional information about the operation is expected to be released in the coming days.
Both men were released after being booked. Court dates had not been announced as of Saturday.
The charges are allegations. Easterbrook and Wesley are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
