A federal grand jury in Columbia has indicted four individuals from the Charleston area on charges related to sex trafficking. The 15-count indictment follows an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the Charleston Police Department, which uncovered allegations of sex trafficking, money laundering, and conspiracy offenses.
The accused are Johnathan Dais, 33; Calvin Wolfe, 54; Rose Stoner also known as Rose Wolfe, 50; and Alexis McInnis, 20. Dais faces multiple charges including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and attempted sex trafficking of a child. Wolfe and Stoner are charged with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. McInnis is charged with using interstate commerce facilities for unlawful activities and making false statements.
The indictment claims that between 2016 and 2025, Dais along with Wolfe and Stoner allegedly trafficked at least five victims through force or coercion. It also accuses Dais and McInnis of promoting prostitution activity using interstate commerce facilities and making false statements during the investigation. Additionally, both are charged with money laundering.
Sex trafficking carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment while money laundering could result in up to 20 years in prison.
Currently, Dais, Wolfe, and Stoner remain detained pending trial. McInnis was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond granted by Judge Molly Cherry on July 7.
Authorities are seeking further information that may help identify additional victims exploited by these individuals. Potential victims or those with information can contact authorities via email at Charleston_ExploitationTips@hsi.dhs.gov with the subject line referencing Johnathan Dais.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine Orville is handling the prosecution of this case.
It is important to note that all charges in the indictment are accusations at this stage. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
