A federal grand jury in Columbia has issued a 15-count indictment against four individuals from the Charleston area, accused of involvement in a sex trafficking ring. The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and the Charleston Police Department, revealing allegations of sex trafficking, money laundering, conspiracy offenses, and related charges.
The individuals charged are Johnathan Dais, 33; Calvin Wolfe, 54; Rose Stoner also known as Rose Wolfe, 50; and Alexis McInnis, 20. They face various charges including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, attempted sex trafficking of a child, use of interstate commerce facilities for unlawful activities, false statements to law enforcement, and money laundering.
The indictment details that between 2016 and 2025, Dais along with co-conspirators Wolfe and Stoner allegedly recruited and trafficked at least five victims through force or fraud. It is also alleged that Dais and McInnis used interstate commerce facilities to promote prostitution activities while making false statements during the investigation. Both are charged with laundering proceeds from these illegal activities.
Sex trafficking can result in a maximum penalty of life imprisonment while money laundering carries up to a 20-year sentence. Currently detained pending trial are Dais, Wolfe, and Stoner. McInnis was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond granted by Judge Molly Cherry on July 7.
Authorities are appealing for information that could help identify additional victims who may have been exploited by these individuals. Victims or those with relevant information are encouraged to contact authorities via email at Charleston_ExploitationTips@hsi.dhs.gov with reference to Johnathan Dais.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine Orville is leading the prosecution in this case. It is important to note that all charges in the indictment are accusations at this stage; defendants remain innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt in court.
