An Evanston man who is wanted by Utah authorities was arrested this morning on suspicion of human trafficking of a child and aggravated exploitation of prostitution involving a child (both first-degree felonies) along with suspicion of human trafficking for forced sexual exploitation and aggravated exploitation of prostitution (both second-degree felonies).

Evanston police officers responded to a neighborhood in Willow Park Thursday after learning from Utah law enforcement authorities that Joseph Moore was wanted in connection with the alleged crimes.

“An active investigation revealed Moore’s local address, and contact was attempted yesterday,” states a press release issued by EPD Friday afternoon, “however, this attempt was unsuccessful.”

Officers surveilled Moore’s suspected location overnight and were able to confirm that he was inside the residence, according to the release.

“The necessary measures were taken to secure the surrounding neighborhood by the Evanston Police Department to ensure the safety of the surrounding residents,” the release states. “Negotiations were established with Moore where he surrendered to officers at the scene and was taken into custody without incident.”

Moore is being held at the Uinta County jail awaiting an extradition hearing.