Charleston residents sentenced for federal sex trafficking case

Tiwan Bailey received 25 years, Carrie Roy received 10 years in prison for conspiracy to traffic minors and adults

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Two Charleston, West Virginia residents, Tiwan Robert Bailey and Carrie Roy, were sentenced on Monday for their roles in a sex trafficking conspiracy that operated in Charleston and the Rand area of Kanawha County. Bailey was sentenced to 25 years in prison, while Roy received 10 years, both followed by 5 years of supervised release.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sex trafficking in the Charleston area and the efforts by federal authorities to crack down on these criminal enterprises that exploit and abuse vulnerable victims, including minors. The sentencings send a strong message about the serious consequences for those involved in these heinous crimes.

The details

Between November 2023 and July 2024, Bailey trafficked four different female victims, including a 17-year-old girl, requiring them to engage in commercial sex acts and provide him the money they received. Bailey used various methods to control the victims, including violence, sexual assault, physical beatings, and withholding drugs from those suffering addiction. Roy conspired with Bailey, transporting victims, collecting money, and handling the day-to-day operations, while Bailey acted as the enforcer.

  • On Monday, February 10, 2026, Bailey and Roy were sentenced for their roles in the sex trafficking conspiracy.
  • The crimes took place between November 2023 and July 2024.

The players

Tiwan Robert Bailey

A 49-year-old Charleston resident who was convicted of sex trafficking of a minor, conspiring to commit sex trafficking of a minor, sex trafficking by force or coercion, and obstruction of justice. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Carrie Roy

A 52-year-old Charleston resident who was convicted of sex trafficking of a minor and conspiring to commit sex trafficking of a minor. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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What they’re saying

“Bailey trafficked these women by placing advertisements online and then meeting multiple men to engage in sexual activities in exchange for money.”

— Moore Capito, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia (MetroNews Midday)

“There was evidence all throughout this trial of terrifying, not only verbal communication that he would impart upon those victims, but there was plenty of evidence to suggest actual abuse at his hands, sexual and physical.”

— Moore Capito, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia (MetroNews Midday)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Tiwan Bailey out on bail pending his appeal.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing battle against sex trafficking in the Charleston area and the need for continued vigilance and strong law enforcement efforts to protect vulnerable victims, including minors, from these predatory criminal enterprises.