Convicted Felon Back Behind Bars, Suspected of Human Trafficking and Car Theft
Human Trafficking Charges
A convicted felon is back behind bars, suspected of human trafficking. In a separate, unrelated case, the same man is accused of stealing a Ferrari worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
In the human trafficking case, police say the suspect, Joshua Notarianni, hid the victims’ IDs and forced them into prostitution. Investigators believe there could be other victims. In bond court, the judge listed a litany of charges against Notarianni, including two counts of human trafficking.
The Investigation
The investigation began when Miami police officers responded to the Icon in Brickell and found a 15-year-old girl who had been reported missing. She was found in an apartment with the 28-year-old man, along with two women – ages 20 and 23.
Forced Prostitution and Violence
According to police, Notarianni forced the two women into prostitution. He was allegedly violent with them to force compliance, then kept the profits. Notarianni also allegedly kept the women’s IDs hidden in a locked room they could not access.
Car Theft Arrest
But that’s not the only trouble for Notarianni. "The city of Miami arrested this guy yesterday on separate charges. The name triggered, ‘Hey, that’s the guy Sunny Isles is looking for,’ and sure enough, they called – it was the same guy," said Sunny Isles Beach Police Public Information Officer Brian Schnell.
Stolen Ferrari and Bentley
It turns out police in Sunny Isles were looking for Notarianni. In August, they say, Notarianni and a group of other people showed up at Ocean 4 Condos in a black Chevy Suburban. Surveillance video shows one man getting out of the car, going into the valet office, and walking out with several keys to a Ferrari and a Bentley.
Security Guard Incident
The video also shows the two stolen cars leaving the garage, each hitting a security guard who tried to intervene.
Police Raid
Police say hi-tech and traditional police work led them to a home in Hialeah, which they raided. Inside, they found a stash of guns and Notarianni’s ID. But Notarianni allegedly ran out the back, eluding officers.
Conclusion
Notarianni was denied bond. Both cases are still active and open, and police are looking for others involved.
FAQs
Q: What are the charges against Joshua Notarianni?
A: Notarianni is facing two counts of human trafficking and multiple other charges related to car theft.
Q: How did the human trafficking investigation begin?
A: The investigation began when Miami police officers responded to the Icon in Brickell and found a 15-year-old girl who had been reported missing.
Q: How did the car theft investigation begin?
A: The investigation began when police in Sunny Isles were alerted to a suspicious incident at Ocean 4 Condos. Surveillance video showed a black Chevy Suburban arriving at the location and a man getting out and walking out with keys to a Ferrari and a Bentley.
Q: What is the current status of the cases against Notarianni?
A: Both cases are still active and open, and police are looking for others involved. Notarianni was denied bond.
