Clearwater man charged with human trafficking

Published: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 2:49 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 2:49 p.m.




Authorities were called when the victims snuck out of the house and used a neighbor's phone while Keowin was sleeping.

Police say Keowin controlled their finances, didn't allow them access to money and wouldn't let them leave. They had limited access to food, were banned from using needed medicine and weren't allowed to use the phone.


Keowin was charged with five counts of false imprisonment, two counts of sexual battery and one count of human trafficking. He was arrested Jan. 13.

Keowin is being held on $165,000 bond at the Pinellas County Jail. It's unclear whether he has an attorney.



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