Mass. man facing child human trafficking charge after missing Stanly County minor found

NORWOOD, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — A Massachusetts man is behind bars after a missing juvenile was found, according to the Norwood Police Department.

Michael James Oliver, 39, was arrested late June in Berlin, Massachusetts, and charged with the following:

• Human Trafficking of a child victim
• Abduction of a child
• Soliciting a child with an electronic device

Authorities confirmed that Oliver’s charges are connected with the disappearance of a minor from the Norwood area.

Oliver is being held on a $1 million bond and is expected in court on August 20.

Police voiced their gratitude to community members who came forward with valuable information as well as the numerous agencies involved.

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