2 accused of trafficking juvenile victim in Marion County

LEBANON, Ky. – Two people are accused of trafficking a juvenile victim in Marion County, authorities say.

According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were conducting a separate, unrelated investigation earlier this year when they discovered evidence of human trafficking involving the juvenile victim.

Troopers say after an extensive investigation, a grand jury returned indictments for 59-year-old James Greg Boswell of Lebanon and 43-year-old Amanda Sweazy of Lebanon.

Boswell is formally charged with human trafficking – commercial sexual activity (victim under 18), human trafficking – commercial sexual activity, promote use of a minor in sexual activity, first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor under 18 – illegal controlled substance and persistent felony offender.

Sweazy is formally charged with promoting human trafficking (victim under 18), promoting human trafficking, first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor under 18 – illegal controlled substance and persistent felony offender.

In addition, troopers say upon arrival at Boswell’s residence, they detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the location.

Troopers say they obtained a search warrant and located controlled substances and drug paraphernalia.

According to authorities, Boswell was also charged with third-degree trafficking controlled substances, second or greater offense, trafficking in marijuana, second or greater offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Authorities say both Boswell and Sweazy were arrested Thursday and lodged at the Marion County Detention Center.

Boswell is being held on a $100,000 bond, while Sweazy bond is set at $50,000.

The investigation remains ongoing.