Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that Noe Borromeo Hernandez, 43, a Mexican national who resided in the community of Kathleen, has pleaded guilty to trafficking a 13-year-old female in Houston County. As part of his plea, Hernandez also pleaded guilty to sex trafficking.
Hernandez applied for asylum in August 2023, was taken into custody in November 2024, and was indicted the following month by Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. The unit initiated its investigation after the minor revealed that she was sold for sex in the city of Warner Robins.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Warner Robins Police Department, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Houston County Sheriff’s Office all contributed to the arrest.
A Superior Court Judge of Houston County accepted the plea on August 7, 2025, and sentenced the defendant to 30 years, with the first 10 years to be served in prison. ICE has a detainer placed upon Hernandez, and he will be deported after his prison sentence comes to an end.
AG Carr thanked the Trump administration for its work to strengthen border security and partner with state and local law enforcement. He commented, “Together, we’re going after the criminal illegal aliens who prey on our children, and we’re saving lives as a result. It’s yet another example of why Georgia continues to lead the nation in this fight, and we’re not letting up anytime soon.”
ICE Atlanta Field Director Kristen Sullivan commented on the importance of this case as an example of successful collaboration between state and federal law enforcement.
She continued, “We remain steadfast in our commitment to identify and apprehend those who exploit the most vulnerable members of our society. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that justice is served and that survivors receive the support they need to rebuild their lives.”
Carr’s work to tackle human trafficking has expanded since he created the statewide Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit in 2019. Since then, it has secured more than 60 convictions and rescued more than 200 children.
