Accused Sex Trafficker Operated Out Of Howard County Motel: Police

ELKRIDGE, MD — A Baltimore man charged with 47 counts of sex trafficking, prostitution and other crimes operated out of a Howard County motel, police said.

Howard County police on Friday said they charged Robert Bennett Jr., 27, with crimes that happened in a two-month period during which he operated in and around the Terrace Motel in Elkridge. Bennett is also accused of armed robbery, robbery, theft, and weapon violations.

He is being held without bond at the Howard County Detention Center, a police news release said.

In November 2024, detectives began investigating Bennett, known as “RoFo,” after receiving a tip. Detectives claim Bennett arranged prostitution dates for several women, assaulted them and stole their money, sometimes at gunpoint. Bennett controlled the victims with threats and by giving them drugs, a police news release said.

Bennett is also charged with assaulting and robbing a man to whom he gave drugs.

Police arrested Bennett on Feb. 6.

Howard County has an ongoing effort to combat prostitution, human trafficking, and related offenses, police said. Investigators are focused on arresting traffickers and offering assistance to victims through housing, treatment, transportation, and other services.

Police ask anyone who may have information about suspected human/sex trafficking or prostitution to contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov. You may remain anonymous.