Chelsea Lindaas, a 23-year-old resident of Canyon Lake, Texas, was arrested on October 25, 2024, on a warrant issued from Newton County, Mississippi, for one count of human trafficking. She was apprehended in Texas and extradited to Mississippi, according to Newton County Sheriff Joedy Pennington.
Lindaas, born in 2001, has a record of prior legal troubles. In July 2024, she was arrested in Dallas County, Texas, for theft of mail and carrying an unlicensed weapon. Additionally, in 2022, she was involved in a child protective services case in Comal County, Texas.
The investigation into the human trafficking charge is being conducted by the Newton Police Department and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Officials have stated they are unable to provide additional details at this time. Legal proceedings are ongoing, and further updates are expected as the case progresses.
