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Steven Terrell Lewis, 39, was convicted of attempting to recruit a 14-year-old girl into prostitution and coercing a 22-year-old woman to work as a prostitute. He contacted the girl in El Cajon and sent her explicit messages, while the woman was approached through a personals website. Lewis faces further investigation for potential additional victims.
Steven Terrell Lewis, 39, was convicted of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and attempted sex trafficking of an adult woman. In April 2024, he approached a 14-year-old girl in El Cajon, forcibly took her cellphone to obtain her number, and sent her explicit messages while calling himself "Pimpin." The girl reported his actions to a coach, prompting police involvement. A week later, Lewis contacted a 22-year-old woman through a personals website, directing her to work as a prostitute. Undercover police intervened, arresting her before she could comply. Lewis's threats continued even after she left prostitution. Prosecutors indicated that evidence on his cellphone hints at prior attempts to solicit victims. Authorities urge anyone with information about Lewis or similar encounters to contact the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force.