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More anit prostitution stings from MPD:
“On 03/17/2015, during the early morning hours, members of the 3rd District VICE Unit conducted a covert “Anti Prostitution” Operation along the borders of PSA 307 & PSA 308. During the course of this initiative, members arrested two (2) male “Johns” who were seeking the services of street level prostitutes and one (1) “Pimp” who solicited an undercover officer to work for him and provide prostitution services on his behalf. Human Trafficking is real and a danger for everyone involved. Please remember “If You See Something…Say Something!”
From MPD:
“On January 23, 2015 and January 24, 2015, members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District VICE Unit conducted a Undercover Prostitution Operation in PSA 308.
Officers conducted this operation with the intention of locating persons involved in illegal solicitation of prostitution related offenses. This operation targeted both Prostitutes and the “Johns”, AKA: Customers who enter this city to engage in or conduct their illicit business and or services.
Over the course of the operation itself, a total of (25) adults were arrested and charged with “Solicitation of Prostitution”. In addition, one of the adult “John’s” was also found in possession of illegal narcotics.
This operation was facilitated and managed by the 3rd District VICE Lieutenant, Deborah Pearce. Lt. Pearce encourages anyone who may have information related to these types of illegal activities to contact the Third District VICE “Tip Line” at (202) 673-6925.”
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Prostitution crackdown continues in Logan/Shaw. In July 6 others were arrested for solicitation of prostitution and in September 15 were arrested in the same PSA.
From MPD:
“Between November 22, 2014 (14:30hours) and November 23, 2014 (06:30hours), members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District VICE Unit conducted a Undercover Prostitution Operation within the City’s 3rd District, here in Washington DC.
Officers conducted this operation with the intention of locating persons involved in illegal solicitation of prostitution related offenses. This operation targeted both Prostitutes and the “Johns”, AKA: Customers who enter this city to engage in or conduct their illicit business and or services.
Over the course of the operation itself, a total of (19) adults were arrested and charged with “Solicitation of Prostitution”. In addition, one of the adult “John’s” was also found in possession of a substance amount of illegal narcotics after which he was additionally charged.
All of these arrests were made along the immediate adjoining borders of the Third District and First District, within PSA307. This operation was facilitated and managed by the 3rd District VICE Lieutenant, Deborah Pearce. Lt. Pearce encourages anyone who may have information related to these types of illegal activities to contact the Third District VICE “Tip Line” at (202) 673-6925.”
From MPD:
“On today’s date [Thursday], between the hours of 7-8pm, members of 3-D VICE conducted a “VICE Prostitution Reversal” operation along the 3D/4D border of 14th Street,NW.
This operation stemmed from numerous recent complaints of illegal prostitution during the recent 3D/4D border Community Meetings.
During this operation, a total of six (6) adult male defendants were arrested each of whom were seeking sexual favors in exchange for the promise of monetary compensation.
All of the Defendants were arrested and charged with “Solicitation of Prostitution.”
Thank you to the 3D/4D citizens for the intel and information that helped make this a successful operation.”
A reader comments over the weekend:
“Yesterday I got on the 64 at Georgia and New Hampshire going North. The bus was mostly empty and I sat in front of an man in his 50′s. A woman sat next to him and before I knew it she said it would cost $20. He negotiated it down to $15. I got off the bus before they did so I don’t know if they got off together. I mentioned this to my father and he said that he has also been approached on the bus.”
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From MPD:
“On today’s date, during the very early morning hours, members of your 3-D Vice Unit conducted an street-level undercover “Anti-Prostitution Operation” within PSA307.
The operation focused on street level prostitution and targeted both street-level prostitutes and the customers of said illicit activity.
A total of 15 adult men and women were arrested and charged with “Solicitation of Prostitution.”
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From MPD:
“During the early morning hours of today’s date, members of the 3rd District VICE Unit conducted Anti-Prostitution Operation in PSA 307 in response to recent citizen concerns.
A total of six (6) adults were subsequently arrested and charged with ” Solicitation of ProstiTution”
Members of MPD will continue to monitor the prostitution activities along our 3D and 1D boarders and will work with both 1D VICE and the departments Human Trafficking Unit to conduct further operations.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department has announced the arrest of an officer on pandering charges. On Tuesday, December 10, 2013, the Youth Investigations Division obtained an arrest warrant for Officer Linwood Barnhill, Jr. charging him with two counts of Pandering of a Minor. On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 he was arrested in Southeast, DC by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Officer Barnhill, Jr. joined the Metropolitan Police Department in 1989 and has been placed on Administrative Leave. Officer Barnhill has not been on full duty since September 2012.
“As disheartening as it is to have members of this department involved in this type of conduct, I take solace in knowing that it was members of this department who worked tirelessly to ensure that they were brought to justice,” said Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier.”
Last week learned that another MPD Officer was charged with production of child pornography.
@OhMyGOFF tweeted earlier this morning:
“#BREAKING: #DC Police confirm body found in water at Hains Point is officer charged w/ child porn,Mark Washington He is dead @nbcwashington”
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department, Third District, is pleased to announce the completion of “Operation off the Streets 2”. We would like to thank all the citizens and stakeholders that have provided prostitution related complaints and or information to us through the various available avenues, to include 911 calls, list serve postings as well as at various community meetings held throughout the city. As a result, members of the First and Third Districts were able to work together along with several local businesses to successfully arrest 60 individuals over the past 36 hours in the Downtown Washington, DC area for prostitution related crimes. The cases closed involved both men and women and ranged from basic street level to internet and hotel prostitution in the NW section of the city. Thank you all for your participation and dedication to working towards resolving these issues in our communities.”
I’ve gotten a few emails from folks about the large number of prostitution arrests made this past weekend. MPD writes:
“On Saturday evening, the Fourth District Vice Unit, along with members from the Crime Suppression Team conducted an operation in the area of Georgia Ave and Taylor St NW. This area has been noted as an area for possible street prostitution in the past. First, we deployed several undercover officers (male).
Their job was to identify and possibly target any female prostitutes that might be operating in the area. In a very short time, we were able to identify and arrest several female suspects in the area and charge them with prostitution-related offenses. Then, we deployed several undercover officers (female), posing as potential prostitutes in order to target the “Johns”. Over the next several hours, we were able to arrest several subjects and charge them with prostitution-related offenses as well.
This two-fold approach was an attempt by the vice unit to address both sides of the problem and, as a result, was very effective. The undercover officers did an outstanding job and the rest of my team acted in a highly professional and efficient manner. The Fourth District Vice unit plans to conduct these operations targeting street prostitution on a regular basis within different areas of the Fourth District. If anyone observes any activities or areas that they feel we should focus on, please let me know so that we can help address those issues. Thank you for your ongoing support.”
A reader writes:
“On August 14, there are something like 12 prostitution arrests around the Yes Organic. Amazing. Was there a bus drop off? A convention?”
Back in March 2007, I was surprised to see a prostitute and her pimp around the Petworth metro.
