Robert Jay "RJ" Hernandez, a former bounty hunter who once provided detainees released on bond, is facing federal charges of exploiting three victims for sex trafficking and forced labor. Hernandez, who was employed by Zia Bail Bonds, is accused of providing drugs and forcing them to live with him at his home, where he would force them to work without compensation or engage in sex. The charges date back to September 2024. The complaint alleges that Hernandez exploited victims' drug addiction or fear of incarceration to achieve compliance. He has been charged with counts of forced labor, possessing firearms and ammunition after a felony conviction, possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, and sex trafficking by means of force, threats, fraud and coercion.