An inmate in the Duchesne County Jail has been charged with Rape and is under investigation for Sex Trafficking of a minor for events that allegedly occurred in Duchesne County in 2022 through 2023. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 33-year-old Christopher James Gaddis began a physical relationship with the 15-year-old victim that eventually turned into trafficking the minor to other men. The men would pay Gaddis in drugs or money. The officer report stated that the minor felt that she could not say no for fear of safety. It was also stated that Gaddis would give drugs, cash, and items as payment for being trafficked and that he would leave the residence when other men arrived. Among the 21 offenses recommended for charges was Felony Aggravated Sexual Assault, Forcible Sexual Abuse, and Human Trafficking. As of October 28th, the charge of 1st Degree Felony Rape had been filed in the case and Gaddis is being held without bail.
