Doctor Arrested for Allegedly Arranging Sex with Teen and Her Mother

Arrest of Dr. Robert Zewe

• 👨‍⚕️ Dr. Robert Zewe, a 50-year-old internal medicine doctor from Erie, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Ohio.
• 🎯 He is accused of arranging to meet a 16-year-old girl and her mother for sex, but instead met with members of the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force.
• 🚨 The meeting was a sting operation set up by undercover officers who had posted an ad on a website.

Body Camera Footage and Interrogation

• 📹 Body-worn camera footage captured Zewe's arrest and his interactions with officers.
• 🚗 Officers found a jug of urine and an air mattress in Zewe's car, which he stated he was living out of.
• 🗣️ Zewe was cordial and cooperative during his arrest and subsequent questioning, admitting he knew it was wrong and acting sympathetic.
• ⚖️ He was read his Miranda rights and agreed to speak with detectives without an attorney present.

Legal Allegations and Charges

• 📝 An affidavit details allegations that Zewe responded to an ad for prostitution involving an adult mother and her juvenile daughter.
• 💰 He is accused of arranging sexual activity with both females in exchange for currency, and was found with his phone, currency, and condoms.
• ⚖️ Zewe faces charges including third-degree felony of compelling prostitution, fifth-degree felony of possessing criminal tools, and a misdemeanor charge of engaging in prostitution.
• 🚫 He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Task Force Operations and Insights

• 🕵️ Chief Deputy Jeff Allen of the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office explained the task force's methods, including using sting operations on websites.
• 📈 The task force is aggressive in its operations, aiming to reduce demand for illegal sex and combat human trafficking.
• ⚠️ Allen noted that while 16 is the age of consent in Ohio, arranging sex with someone purported to be under 18 can lead to compelling prostitution charges.
• 📱 Zewe's phone is being analyzed for potential further charges, including child sexual abuse material.

Broader Context of Human Trafficking Investigations

• 🌐 Allen emphasized that human trafficking investigations are unpredictable, with individuals from all professions being apprehended.
• 🚫 He expressed a desire for stings to result in zero arrests, indicating success in deterring such activities.
• 🧩 The investigation into Zewe's activities is ongoing, with his attorney not yet responding to requests for comment.