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Monday January 14th, 2019 :: 05:30 p.m. PST

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Pomona Police Major Crimes Task Force Conducts VICE Operation Resulting in 6 Arrests

DATE / TIME:      January 10, 2019 & January 11, 2019

LOCATION:          Holt Ave. Corridor, Pomona, California

CRIME:                 Loitering with intent to commit Prostitution

VICTIM:                State of California

SUSPECTS:          Nelson, Shavette Latoya               

                                Austin, Keara                                    

                                Dunn, Nashyrah Star

                                Alexander, Ayanna Yvette

                                Garcia, Juan M.

                                Baysinger, Karishia

UNIT: Investigative Services Division - Major Crimes Task Force

During the past several days, the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) has been actively conducting VICE operations, specifically targeting prostitution on the eastern side of Pomona, along the area commonly known as the Holt Corridor. The operation used surveillance tactics with undercover vehicles as a way to covertly locate and contact individuals engaging in prostitution.  During the two day sting, the Major Crimes Task Force arrested six people for loitering with intent to commit prostitution.     

The Pomona Police Department is taking a proactive approach to improving the quality of life by addressing and deterring human trafficking and prostitution activities along the Holt Ave corridor.

The Pomona Police Department takes a zero tolerance approach to Human Trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Pomona Police Department at (909)620-2085.

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Pomona Police Department
490 W Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766

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