Man arrested for allegedly running a brothel in Madera house

A man was arrested in Madera on sex trafficking charges Wednesday after officers discovered a brothel being operated in a house.

Jesus Mendez Raimundo was arrested for allegedly running the brothel at at 1025 Nebraska St. Another man, Miguel Ruiz, was arrested inside the residence on a charge of soliciting a prostitute. Police said he was found hiding in a closet.

Two women were found inside and taken to sex trafficking advocates for rehabilitation.

This story was originally published July 14, 2016 at 9:55 AM with the headline "Man arrested for allegedly running a brothel in Madera house."