A federal grand jury in Columbia has issued a 15-count indictment against four individuals from the Charleston area, linked to a sex trafficking operation. The charges result from an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and the Charleston Police Department, which revealed activities related to sex trafficking, money laundering, and conspiracy.
The accused include Johnathan Dais, 33, charged with multiple offenses such as conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and attempted sex trafficking of a child. Calvin Wolfe, 54, and Rose Stoner also known as Rose Wolfe, 50, face charges for conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. Alexis McInnis, 20, is charged with promoting unlawful activity through interstate commerce and making false statements.
According to the indictment, from 2016 to 2025, Dais along with co-conspirators Wolfe and Stoner recruited and trafficked at least five victims through force or fraud. The allegations extend to using interstate facilities for prostitution promotion and making false statements during the investigation. Additionally, Dais and McInnis are accused of laundering funds obtained from these illegal activities.
If convicted of sex trafficking, the maximum penalty is life imprisonment while money laundering carries up to 20 years in prison.
Currently, Dais, Wolfe, and Stoner remain detained awaiting trial. McInnis was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond granted by Judge Molly Cherry on July 7.
Authorities continue seeking information that could identify more victims affected by this ring. Victims or those aware of others exploited are encouraged to contact authorities via email at Charleston_ExploitationTips@hsi.dhs.gov with reference to Johnathan Dais.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine Orville following investigations by Homeland Security Investigations and the Charleston Police Department.
It is important to note that all charges are accusations at this stage; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
