Image sources: Cumberland Crime Watch PA
Operation Impact Demand XII, conducted on August 14, 2025 by the Cumberland County Human Trafficking Task Force with East Pennsboro Township and Silver Spring Township police, led to 14 arrests.
Authorities say the men allegedly sought sexual activity from female escorts in exchange for money at a hotel in East Pennsboro Township.
This operation is part of an ongoing enforcement effort in Cumberland County. Since the initiative began in June 2022, more than 100 people have been arrested in similar operations aimed at curbing trafficking and related crimes. According to the DA’s Office, these operations will continue, and those who exploit others or create conditions for trafficking will face prosecution.
Individuals Arrested
The men taken into custody range in age from their early 20s to mid-50s and live mostly in Central Pennsylvania communities. They are:
- Curtis Chronister, 51, of New Oxford
- Chad Jumper, 41, of Duncannon
- Gabriel Miller, 34, of Landisville
- Jake Sowers, 25, of Camp Hill
- Jacob Howell, 29, of Dover
- Ed Stauffer, 54, of Steelton
- Yogi Patel, 31, of Mechanicsburg
- Richard Bowers, 37, of Enola
- Jack Liddick, 47, of Liverpool
- Tomas Abate, 40, of New Cumberland
- Allan Deetz, 55, of York
- Kevin Tuite, 54, of Lake Ariel
- Suraj Kadariya, 24, of Carlisle
- Andrew Hagy, 38, of Elizabethtown
Prostitution and Human Trafficking
Prostitution and human trafficking are often interconnected. Many individuals who appear in prostitution cases are not acting voluntarily. Behind many of these cases lies a deeper pattern of control and abuse. Traffickers often rely on threats, violence, or financial control to keep victims trapped in situations where escape feels impossible.
Hotel Liability in Trafficking Cases
Because these men were allegedly involved in crimes at a hotel in East Pennsboro Township, this case raises important questions about who profits from or enables exploitation. Hotels and motels are on the front lines of trafficking and prostitution, and they may be held legally responsible if they ignore clear signs of exploitation on their property.
Warning signs of trafficking include frequent cash payments, a steady flow of visitors to one room, or guests who appear fearful, controlled, or unable to speak for themselves. When hotels ignore these red flags, they enable trafficking to occur.
Through civil lawsuits, survivors of trafficking can hold hotels accountable for failing to intervene and pursue justice, compensation, and systemic change.
Support and Resources
If you are a survivor of trafficking, please contact law enforcement or the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Your voice matters, and reaching out is an important step toward safety and healing.
National Human Trafficking Hotline:
📞 1-888-373-7888 (24/7, confidential)
📱 Text “BEFREE” (233733)
🌐 humantraffickinghotline.org
Can I File a Trafficking Lawsuit?
If you were trafficked and want to know your legal options, please contact Andreozzi + Foote today for a confidential consultation.
Our attorneys have extensive experience representing survivors of sex trafficking in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
Taking the first step may be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our team will listen, guide you through your options, and stand with you in the fight for justice.
