Pomona Police Arrest 8 Suspects During an Impromptu Prostitution Sting
DATE/TIME: Friday, April 17, 2015/6:30 PM
LOCATION: E. Holt Ave. Corridor
CRIME: PC 653.22 - Loitering With Intent to Commit Prostitution
VICTIM: State of CA
SUSPECTS:
1. F-SMITH,CHRISTINE 28- Pomona Resident
2. F-CLAY,SHAIKEYMAH 21- Fresno Resident
3. F-HAILEMARIAM,ETHIOPIA 20- Fresno Resident
4. F-TYLER,TRACI 20- Fresno Resident
5. F-MAHAN,RONISHA 23 – Los Angeles Resident
6. F-RETASKET,SELENA 20 - Fresno Resident
7. F-WASHINGTON,MIQUEDA 20- Pomona Resident
8. F-MCGRUE,SCNAIL 20- Fresno Resident
UNIT: Major Crimes Task Force
NARRATIVE:
On 04-17-15, members of Pomona Police Department's Major Crime Task Force conducted directed enforcement along the East Holt corridor, which is an area known for prostitution related activity. Using undercover officers as well as uniformed officers, the unit was able to make eight arrests in under 4 hours. The Pomona Police Department takes a proactive approach in improving the quality of life issues by deterring prostitution and human trafficking in the City of Pomona. Similar sting operations are scheduled to take place in the near future.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or similar incidents is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Written by:
Cpl. M. Medellin
Pomona Police Department
909-620-2156
Address/Location
Pomona Police Department
490 W Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766
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