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Jun 05
UPDATE: Traffickers Who Lured Woman Across the Country Now Face Federal Charges
The St. Louis Media Group has reported that Kashamba John and former underwear model, Tyler Batchel, have been indicted by U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for sex trafficking by means of force, fraud, and coercion. The … Read more about UPDATE: Traffickers Who Lured Woman Across the Country Now Face Federal Charges »
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Jun 04
Man and Woman Charged with Promoting Prostitution in Johnstown
On May 5, 2018, Johnstown police arrested Jared Adam Brit, 35, of the 400 block of South Street, and Michelle Lynn McGinnis-Camut, 44, of the 600 block of Chestnut Street following a criminal complaint. Court records show that Jared Adam … Read more about Man and Woman Charged with Promoting Prostitution in Johnstown »
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Jun 01
UPDATE: Bloomsburg Mayor Arrested on Prostitution Charges
On May 17, 2018, Eric Bower resigned from his position as Bloomsburg mayor amid his recent arrest and heavily publicized prostitution charges. Bower then waived his preliminary hearing, according to a press release from the Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro. … Read more about UPDATE: Bloomsburg Mayor Arrested on Prostitution Charges »
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May 31
Charges Filed Against Three Men Arrested for Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Simple economic theory teaches us that supply and demand are linked. If you increase demand, the supply must increase in order to meet the demand, and the inverse is also true: if demand is lower, then supply is likely to … Read more about Charges Filed Against Three Men Arrested for Commercial Sexual Exploitation »
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May 17
Man Charged with Promoting Prostitution in Allegheny County
During the evening of May 1, 2018, Allegheny County Police arrested Patrick Barron, 53, at a home in Beechview, Pennsylvania following a prostitution investigation. Court records show that Barrow was charged with various acts of promoting prostitution, including one count … Read more about Man Charged with Promoting Prostitution in Allegheny County »
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May 16
Bloomsburg Mayor Arrested on Prostitution Charges
On April 20, 2018, Pennsylvania State Police arrested 36-year-old Bloomsburg Mayor, Eric T. Boweron two counts of patronizing prostitutes (third degree misdemeanors), a criminal attempt charge of patronizing prostitutes (a third degree misdemeanor), and a criminal solicitation charge of patronizing … Read more about Bloomsburg Mayor Arrested on Prostitution Charges »
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May 06
Kutztown Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Sex Trafficking
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Willie James Johnson, a fifty-seven-year-old man from Kutztown, Pennsylvania, was indicted on charges that included sex trafficking of a minor and drug trafficking by a federal grand … Read more about Kutztown Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Sex Trafficking »
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May 03
Chambersburg Man Sentenced to Fifteen Years for Central Role in Large-Scale Prostitution Ring
According to federal court records, on March 12, 2018, 37-year-old Albert E. Martinez, of Chambersburg, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his central role in spearheading a widespread criminal enterprise that allegedly forced dozens of individuals, primarily teenage … Read more about Chambersburg Man Sentenced to Fifteen Years for Central Role in Large-Scale Prostitution Ring »
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May 02
Ingram Couple Arrested for Allegedly Running Brothel Out of Home with Children Present
PennLive reports that an Ingram couple were arrested for allegedly running a brothel out of the home they shared with three children on April 23, 2018. CBS Pittsburgh indicated that the woman allegedly began to sell sex three to four … Read more about Ingram Couple Arrested for Allegedly Running Brothel Out of Home with Children Present »
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May 01
Reclaiming a Neighborhood: Non-Profit Shuts Down Motel Home to Prostitution
The Liberty Motel in North Philadelphia has long been known throughout the community as a hub for drug use and commercial sex. In response, residents have continuously called for the permanent closure of the business. At the end of February … Read more about Reclaiming a Neighborhood: Non-Profit Shuts Down Motel Home to Prostitution »