"Officer Yarbrough's actions appeared to act in support of the trafficking operation and to disrupt competing illicit businesses. Prosecutors say he received $1,000 and sexual services using his position to provide tips about law enforcement activity, investigate competitors, and influence official duties."
"Surveillance photos matched in-person visits to the brothel at 22200 Main Street with text messages sent between March 12 and April 1, 2025. Yarbrough allegedly used his personal and work cellphones to arrange sexual encounters and a $1,000 payment in exchange for protecting the business."
"One message read, according to investigators, 'I don't bust, I protect and keep safe.' Xiong identified Yarbrough in a photo and gave a statement consistent with the text messages, adding that the $1,000 ten $100 bills in a red envelope was given along with access to women to avoid police action."
Hayward police officer Benjamin Yarbrough, 48, faces felony charges with potential four-year prison sentence for allegedly extorting a brothel operator. Prosecutors claim he received $1,000 and sexual services while using his position to provide law enforcement tips, investigate competitors, and influence official duties in support of the trafficking operation. Surveillance photos and text messages from March 12 to April 1, 2025, documented visits to the brothel at 22200 Main Street. Messages show Yarbrough arranged sexual encounters and payment in exchange for protection. The brothel operator identified Yarbrough in photos and confirmed the $1,000 payment in a red envelope was given to avoid police action. Yarbrough denied all allegations. The police chief, who is Yarbrough's brother-in-law, reported the investigation to the district attorney.
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