OBN AND ARDMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATORS RECOVER 8-YEAR-OLD VICTIM OF SEX TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION

On June 3, 2025, a Detective with the Ardmore Police Department contacted the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) Human Trafficking Unit regarding an endangered child. OBN Spokesman Mark Woodward says a local investigation by Ardmore Detectives into area resident Antron Monroe revealed his involvement in Child Sexual Abuse Material. After Monroe was arrested on those charges earlier in the day, information developed he had been communicating with a female, identified as Ashleigh Blanton (a.k.a. Ashleigh Ramsey) (DOB 4/11/95), to negotiate the exploitation of another juvenile.

“OBN’s Human Trafficking Agents began their investigation and uncovered evidence that Ashleigh Blanton had negotiated with Antron Monroe to sell him explicit images of an 8-year-old in her care. Blanton had also discussed prices for physical sexual interaction with this child at a location in the Oklahoma City area.” —-Mark Woodward, OBN Spokesman

On the evening of June 3, 2025, OBN Agents located Blanton and the child traveling in a vehicle near the Ardmore area. Blanton was arrested and transported to the Oklahoma County Detention Facility where she faces a variety of charges including Child Exploitation and Transporting a Person for Prostitution. The child was placed into protective custody with the Department of Human Services.

On June 6, 2025, OBN Human Trafficking Agents obtained an Arrest Warrant for Antron Monroe in Oklahoma County for Child Sexual Exploitation and Using Access to Computers to Violate Oklahoma Statutes. Monroe is currently being held in the Carter County Jail on a $1 million dollar bond.

“I am extremely proud of the diligent work by our Human Trafficking Agents and our partners at the Ardmore Police Department to quickly rescue this child and prevent any further abuse and exploitation.” —OBN Director Donnie Anderson

Additional assistance was provided by the Murray County Sheriff’s Office and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Citizens and victims of Human Trafficking can get information, assistance, and access services by visiting OBN’s “YOU ARE NOT ALONE” resources web page at https://www.obndd.ok.gov/programs-services/human-trafficking.

 

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