Devante Johnson Pleaded Guilty in Sex Trafficking Case
The 32-year-old man admitted to charges involving sex trafficking and drug sales in Stearns County.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Sex Crimes
Devante Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of receiving profits from prostitution and one count of 1st-degree drug sales. Electronic records confirmed Johnson solicited and profited from a victim who provided him with an estimated $200,000.
Why it matters
The conviction highlights the ongoing prosecution of exploitation networks operating in the Saint Cloud area. Authorities continue to pursue related cases involving victims trafficked for both commercial sex and illicit drug sales.
Devante Johnson entered his guilty plea in October 2026 for crimes involving a victim he trafficked between 2021 and 2024. He awaits his final sentencing hearing, which is currently scheduled for January 2027.
The players
Devante Johnson
He is a 32-year-old man who pleaded guilty to prostitution profits and drug sales charges.
Trinnis Campbell
He is a 35-year-old man who faces separate pending charges for trafficking the same victim.
St. Joseph Police
This law enforcement agency is responsible for the December 2025 arrest of the victim.
The details
Prosecutors utilized electronic records from the victim's phone to prove that Johnson promoted and induced prostitution in a south Saint Cloud residence also used to sell fentanyl pills. The victim was eventually taken into custody by the St. Joseph Police in December 2025, which led to the investigation of Johnson.
Timeline
The trafficking relationship took place from 2021 through 2024.
The victim was arrested by the St. Joseph Police in December 2025.
Devante Johnson entered a guilty plea in October 2026.
The sentencing for Devante Johnson is scheduled for January 2027.
Legal Context
The use of 1st-degree drug sales statutes remains a standard tool for law enforcement in Stearns County sex trafficking investigations. This case follows established precedents for using severe narcotics charges to address the financial underpinnings of human trafficking.
This case highlights the presence of trafficking and illicit drug operations in local neighborhoods. Residents should remain aware of increased law enforcement presence in Saint Cloud and St. Joseph as authorities process related pending cases.
The takeaway
Authorities are increasingly using digital evidence to dismantle trafficking rings that combine sex work with drug distribution. Victims or witnesses can contact local law enforcement to report suspected exploitation activities.
What happens next
Devante Johnson is scheduled to be sentenced in court in January 2027.
Further reading
For more information on similar legal proceedings, visit the Sex Crimes section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KDHL AM 920.
