Police in Janesville apprehend an individual accused of bringing a teen from North Carolina to his residence
Breaking News: Janesville Man Arrested for Alleged Child Trafficking
In a significant development, the Janesville Police Department has arrested a 29-year-old man named Adam Gurney on August 12, 2025, for alleged child trafficking. The man, who resides in Janesville, is currently in custody at the Rock County Jail.
According to reports, Gurney traveled to North Carolina and allegedly brought a young girl back to Janesville with him. This prompted the Clay County Sheriff's Office to contact the Janesville Police Department, leading to an investigation.
The investigation culminated in the execution of a search warrant at Gurney's home in Janesville. The surveillance set up around his home in Janesville had recorded the man and the girl getting into a car parked in the driveway. As a result of the search, Gurney was arrested without incident.
Gurney is facing charges for trafficking a child, as well as charges for child enticement. However, no further details about these charges have been released in the latest reports. It is important to note that the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
The Janesville Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this case to come forward and contact their local law enforcement agency. The case remains under investigation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
[1] Charges related to this case include trafficking of a minor.
[1] This child trafficking incident, under investigation by the Janesville Police Department, serves as a grim reminder of the existing threat to health-and-wellness, particularly in the area of sexual-health.
[2] Amidst the flood of general-news reporting on the arrest of Adam Gurney, it's crucial to remember that the accused is subject to the legal process and is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court, even as this crime-and-justice incident sends ripples of shock through the community.
