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Cal State Coach Arrested for Human Trafficking Charges

9/6/2025

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Kevin Mays, assistant men's basketball coach at Cal State Bakersfield, was arrested on September 4, 2025, for human trafficking.
An investigation started in August following an anonymous tip about a trafficking case across multiple states.
Detectives found the victim in Sacramento, who identified Mays as her trafficker.
Evidence, including traffic stops and rental records, linked Mays to the victim.
Police discovered loaded guns and narcotics in Mays' car and apartment.
Mays is on administrative leave and will appear in court on Monday.

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Story summary

Kevin Mays, assistant men's basketball coach at Cal State Bakersfield, was arrested on September 4, 2025, for human trafficking.
An investigation started in August following an anonymous tip about a trafficking case across multiple states.
Detectives found the victim in Sacramento, who identified Mays as her trafficker.
Evidence, including traffic stops and rental records, linked Mays to the victim.
Police discovered loaded guns and narcotics in Mays' car and apartment.
Mays is on administrative leave and will appear in court on Monday.