Prostitution Enforcement Sting Operation nets 19 arrests

Staff Reports

Pomona – On Tues., Mar. 24, during the hours of 2 to 10 p.m., the Pomona Police Department Major Crimes Task Force Unit conducted an undercover prostitution sting on the East Holt Corridor.

The Pomona Police Department was assisted by members of the San Bernardino, Montclair, Azusa, and Glendora Police Departments.
This operation was conducted to address the quality of life issues associated with prostitution, and in response to the numerous complaints received from residents and business owners. During the operation, 18 men, ranging in age from 19 to 60, were arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution; and one man was arrested for Pandering.
The Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Task Force Unit is actively working certain areas in the city known to attract prostitution. Several more detail stings of this nature are planned for the future. Anyone wishing to report such activity is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department Major Crimes Task Force Unit at (909) 620-2148. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).