Largo Man Charged With Human Trafficking

A 63-year-old Largo man who called police to report a domestic disturbance between himself and his girlfriend has been arrested and charged with human trafficking, domestic battery and possession of several narcotics.

arrested Joseph Lallier, 63, on Tuesday after he called police to report a domestic disturbance at the 8200 block of Wild Oaks Way in Largo, Lt. Mike Loux said in a statement.

Lallier began his relationship with the victim soon after they met about a year and a half ago in a social establishment. According to detectives, Lallier controlled and manipulated the victim through her addiction to prescription medication over the course of their relationship.

He controlled the victim by giving her prescription medication in exchange for sexual favors, officials said.

Detectives obtained a search warrant for Lallier’s residence where they found several types of narcotics and more than $80,000 in cash. Detectives seized the items and are continuing to investigate this case.

Lallier was arrested and charged with human trafficking, trafficking oxycodone, possession of alprazolam, carisprodol and marijuana, and domestic battery.