Queens duo indicted in sex trafficking ring after woman forced into prostitution
QUEENS, N.Y. — Two men have been indicted on sex trafficking and prostitution charges after a woman was allegedly forced to engage in sex acts … Read more
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Two Rookie NYC Cops Indicted for Groping Hookers During Prostitution Call
QUEENS, N.Y. — Two probationary NYPD officers assigned to the 115th Precinct have been indicted on multiple charges, including burglary and forcible touching, in connection … Read more
Unholy proposal: NYPD chaplain arrested on prostitution charge in the Bronx
NEW YORK — An off-duty NYPD chaplain was arrested Friday morning in the Bronx on a charge of patronizing prostitution, police said. Michael Eguino, 40, … Read more
No Happy Ending for Soon Bang, Arrested in New Jersey for Prostitution at Massage Parlor
DENVILLE, N.J. — The operator of a Route 10 massage business and another individual have been arrested following an investigation into alleged prostitution and money … Read more
No Happy Ending for New Jersey Massage Parlor Running Prostitution Business
DENVILLE, N.J. – Authorities have arrested the owner of a massage business on Route 10 and another individual in connection with an alleged prostitution operation, … Read more
New Jersey bill seeks harsher penalties for prostitution Johns
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in New Jersey aims to increase penalties for individuals who engage in prostitution as patrons, commonly referred to … Read more
Illegal Migrants Connected to New Jersey Prostitution Bust, Source Reports
TRENTON — A source within local law enforcement has told Shore News Network that a statewide human trafficking bust and prostitution rings may have involved … Read more
Queens Pimp Charged for Forcing Transgender into Prostitution
Queens Resident Faces Multiple Charges in Human Trafficking Case
**Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Valezka Echeverrias has been arraigned on charges of sex trafficking and other crimes for allegedly coercing a transgender woman into prostitution on Roosevelt Avenue and demanding weekly payments. When the victim wished to cease these activities, Echeverrias reportedly threatened her with a knife to extort money. Additional charges in the indictment include grand larceny, robbery, and extortion involving two victims, during which Echeverrias allegedly used a knife to further intimidate them and steal their phones.
District Attorney Katz emphasized the severity of the allegations, noting the use of threats to exploit one victim and terrorize another for personal gain. She highlighted the creation of the Human Trafficking Bureau as part of the ongoing effort to combat such abuses. Echeverrias, a 30-year-old resident of Jackson Heights, is charged with 24 crimes, including four counts of sex trafficking, grand larceny, coercion, promoting prostitution, robbery, menacing, criminal mischief, and criminal contempt.
Supreme Court Justice Peter Vallone has remanded Echeverrias and ordered her to appear in court on December
Staten Island Gang Member Forced Young Child Into Prostitution, Going to Prison
In a shocking revelation of cruelty and exploitation, Justin Dixon, a known member of the Staten Island Crips gang, has admitted to his role in … Read more
Illegal Migrant Prostitution Rampant in NYC District Represented by Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
There have been reports of an increase in prostitution and related issues in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s district, particularly in areas of Queens, such as Roosevelt Avenue. … Read more
Paterson Police Shut Down Illegal Gambling Halls and Make Prostitution Arrests
PATERSON, N.J. — Over the past weekend, Paterson police shut down two commercial establishments involved in illegal gambling activities and arrested two individuals on prostitution … Read more
Toms River Massage Parlor Part of New Jersey and New York Prostitution Ring
NEWARK, NJ – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced charges against four individuals accused of operating illicit massage parlors in New Jersey and New … Read more
Guatemalan Migrant Sentenced for Prostitution Ring and Illegal Reentry
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Maco Jacome-Jacome, a 30-year-old from Guatemala, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after admitting to aiding and abetting the transportation … Read more
Former New York Cop Sentenced for Protecting Prostitution Rings in Exchange for Services
BROOKLYN, NY – Wayne Peiffer, a former officer with the Village of Brewster Police, was sentenced to 36 months in prison by United States District … Read more
Frederick Police Department Cracks Down on Prostitution at Massage Parlors
FREDERICK, MD – Following anonymous tips, the Frederick Police Department, spearheaded by Detective Sharpe, joined forces with multiple law enforcement agencies to address allegations of … Read more
MTA Employee Charged with Promoting Prostitution at Brooklyn Apartment
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the arraignment of David Blakis, a 46-year-old Brooklyn resident and Metropolitan Transportation Authority structural maintainer, … Read more
Eight Arrested in Valentine’s Day Prostitution Sting
Schenectady, NY – Eight people were arrested, and their Valentine’s Day festivities came to an end when police conducted an anti-prostitution sting in Schenectady. In … Read more
Defense Attorney Sentenced for Prostitution in Lieu of Payment, Loses License
HARRISBURG, PA – Corey Kolcharno, a 49-year-old former defense attorney from Lackawanna County, has been sentenced to 4-23 months in prison followed by 2 years … Read more
Police Bust Asian Massage Parlors for Promoting Prostitution in New Jersey
EVESHAM, NJ – The Evesham Police Investigative Bureau, following reports of prostitution and potential human trafficking, has conducted a detailed investigation of several massage establishments … Read more
Long Island Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking of Teen and Promoting Prostitution
BROOKLYN, NY – Terrence Reid, a 43-year-old man from Hempstead, was arraigned on Tuesday on multiple charges including sex trafficking of a child, following his … Read more
Cassville Man Charged With Attempted Enticement Of A Minor To Engage In Prostitution And Sexual Activity
WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Robert Mansberger, age 58, of Cassville, Pennsylvania, was indicted on … Read more
Lewistown Man Charged With Attempted Enticement Of A Minor To Engage In Prostitution And Sexual Activity
WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Gregory A. Wilson, age 50, of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, was indicted … Read more
Notorious New Jersey Strip Club Operators Arrested for Prostitution
SAYREVILLE NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced a 21-count superseding indictment against seven individuals … Read more
Feds Bust Sprawling Prostitution Ring Allegedly Serving Politicians, Military Officers
Feds Bust Sprawling Prostitution Ring Allegedly Serving Politicians, Military Officers Philip Lenczycki on November 8, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged three men on … Read more
Three Charged for Prostitution at New Jersey Shore Spa
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Following an investigation into suspected illegal activities at the Golden Star Spa, Ocean Township Police Department has announced the arrest of … Read more
Middlesex County Man Found Guilty of Luring Women into Prostitution
NEWARK, N.J. – Today, Jose Torres, 45, of Middlesex County, New Jersey, was found guilty on all four counts related to persuading, inducing, and enticing … Read more
Middlesex County Man Convicted of Persuading, Inducing and Enticing Victims for Prostitution
NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was convicted today of four counts of persuading, inducing, and enticing women to travel in interstate … Read more
Neptune Woman Charged for Prostitution, Coccaine
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – On Wednesday, August 30, a motor vehicle stop at the Budget Inn on State Highway 35 led to the arrest of … Read more
Illegally operating massage therapists from NYC charged for prostitution in Maryland
LAUREL, MD – The Vice Unit of the Anne Arundel County Police Department conducted an investigation into RL Therapy, situated at 3513 Laurel Fort Meade … Read more
‘Like The Wild, Wild West’: Seattle Business Owners Hammer City Officials For Letting Prostitution Run Rampant
‘Like The Wild, Wild West’: Seattle Business Owners Hammer City Officials For Letting Prostitution Run Rampant Erinn Broadus on May 4, 2023 Business owners in … Read more
Movie Producer Sentenced For Conspiring To Operate A Prostitution Business
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that DILLON JORDAN, a/k/a “Daniel Jordan,” a/k/a “Daniel Maurice Hatton,” … Read more
Two arrested and charged for prostitution in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – The Trenton Police Department, in continuing its ongoing human trafficking and prostitution enforcement details, has announced the arrests of two individuals for … Read more
Montgomery Defendant Sentenced to 60 Years and Ordered to Pay Over $950,000 in Restitution for Sex Trafficking Scheme Involving Forced Prostitution
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – Today, U.S. District Court Judge R. Austin Huffaker Jr. of the Middle District of Alabama, sentenced defendant Lonnie Mitchell, 36, of … Read more
Kentwood Resident Sentenced to 45 Months in Prison for Role in Stealing Identities as Part of Nationwide Prostitution Scheme that Involved Drugging and Incapacitating Victims
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DOMINIQUE ALAINA BERRY, age 33, a resident of Kentwood, Louisiana, was sentenced on December 1, … Read more
West Palm Beach Man and Others Indicted for Laundering Gambling and Prostitution Proceeds and Evading Taxes
MIAMI— A federal magistrate judge has unsealed an 18-count superseding indictment charging West Palm Beach, Fla., resident Dion De Cesare, 52, and five others with … Read more
Eight charged in Trenton prostitution sting, counseling services offered
TRENTON, NJ – Eight people were arrested during a prostitution sweep in the state capital on Tuesday. Police said the operation took place in the … Read more
Oklahoma Man Sentenced for Transporting a Minor Across State Lines for Prostitution
PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Fort Worth, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been sentenced in federal court to 78 months’ incarceration and 15 years … Read more
Ohio Teacher Arrested, Charged For Alleged Involvement In Prostitution Sting
Ohio Teacher Arrested, Charged For Alleged Involvement In Prostitution Sting Reagan Reese on November 1, 2022 An Ohio high school teacher has been suspended after … Read more
Nevada woman sentenced to eight years in prison for transporting minor to Montana for prostitution
BILLINGS — A Nevada woman who admitted to bringing a minor girl to Billings for prostitution was sentenced today to eight years in prison, to … Read more
Brockton Woman Sentenced for Role in Conspiracy to Operate a Prostitution Business
BOSTON – A Brockton woman was sentenced on Sept. 15, 2022 in federal court in Boston for her involvement in a conspiracy that involved coercing … Read more
Fugitive Extradited from Mexico Sentenced for Role in Prostitution Scheme
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A man who was extradited from Mexico to face charges in the United States was sentenced today to 18 months in prison … Read more
New York City Pair Charged for Forcing Woman into Prostitution
NEW YORK, NY (PRESS RELEASE) Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Shamiek Anderson, 34, and Lashay Moseley, 27, have been indicted by a Queens … Read more
Watchung Massage Parlor Worker Charged for Prostitution
WATCHUNG, NJ – A New York woman was charged for prostitution while working at a Watchung massage parlor. According to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. … Read more
D.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking a 15-Year-Old Homeless Victim
Greenbelt, Maryland – The Department of Justice has annoucnced Sirron Little, age 31, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty yesterday to sex trafficking of a minor … Read more
New Yorker Indicted for Forcing 17-Year-Old Mexican Girlfriend into Prostitution
NEW YORK, NY – A New York City man has been indicted after forcing his 17-year-old girlfriend from Mexico into prostitution in Queens. According to … Read more
Prostitution Sting Arrest Results in Nine-Year Prison Sentence for Norman Man with Multiple Felony Convictions Found in Possession of Firearm
OKLAHOMA CITY – Earlier this week, EUGENE DESHON HALL, 41, of Norman, was sentenced to serve more than nine years in federal prison for illegal … Read more
Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty to Coercing an Ohio Minor to Travel to PA for Prostitution
PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, waived prosecution by Indictment and pleaded guilty to an Information in federal court to violations of Coercion … Read more
Hunterdon County Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Producing Phony Massage Therapy Training Certificates for Prostitution Businesses
TRENTON, N.J. – A Hunterdon County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 33 months in prison for producing and selling fraudulent massage therapy training … Read more
NYC Man Arrested for Forcing Teens Into Prostitution at Bronx Hotel
NEW YORK, NY – A Bronx man has been indicted for trafficking teens and raping one young girl. Shamel “Shy” Jones, 25 has also been … Read more
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BROTHEL OWNER PLEADS GUILTY TO TRANSPORTING ILLEGAL ALIENS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION
ST. THOMAS, USVI – United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced that Ramona Rivera Luna, 65, a Dominican Republic national, pleaded guilty on June 27, … Read more