Authorities have reported on the circumstances surrounding the arrest of 49ers owner John "Jed" York. According to their report, York had sent multiple messages to an individual he thought was a prostitute. However, the person he was communicating with was actually a task force member.

The task force involved is the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. York's messages were sent numerous times before his arrest. Further details on the incident are available from the authorities' report.