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 with an incident involving a prostitution complaint…
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, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday.…
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 as “johns.” Currently, first-time offenders face a…
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 illegal migrants and possibly even children. Seven…
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…
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 the dark underbelly of Brooklyn’s sex trade.…
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. Local activists and business owners have expressed…
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 charges at a licensed establishment. The police…
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 York. The defendants, Zhejun Piao, 37, a…
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 of an individual for prostitution and illegal…
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 Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall for his involvement…
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 prostitution within several massage parlors across Frederick…
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, on charges related to operating a brothel…
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 a coordinated effort to combat prostitution, the…
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 of probation. The sentence, handed down on…
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 during November and December. The focus of…
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 indictment in Brooklyn Supreme Court. Brooklyn District…
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 November 21, 2023, by a federal grand…
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 by a federal grand jury on an…
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 and three corporate entities. The indictment follows…
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 Wednesday for allegedly operating brothels in Boston…