Moon police have arrested 33 people so far this year on charges of prostitution at township hotels and motels, more than double the 15 arrests in In mid, Moon police and several other law enforcement agencies raided three houses of prostitution in the township, seizing their assets and eventually shutting them down permanently. They can make contacts through the Internet.
Contacting customers for illicit sex through the Internet can be dangerous, however. Last year, Boston police arrested a medical student in connection with the murder of a woman he met at a Boston hotel through Craigslist; he later committed suicide.
Craigslist terminated its adult services section this month. McCarthy said Moon hotel and motel staff members call Moon police if they suspect prostitution or drug activity. Hampton Inn General Manager Christina Molinero-Minford said her hotel has had no experience with arrests for prostitution. But the Holiday Inn and other major national chain franchises, with interior corridors, are more secure with cameras, front desk staff and secure doors.
An investigation into prostitution begun in led to simultaneous arrests in at the Pine Tree Spa and Sports Health Spa, both on University Boulevard, and a third unnamed site on Old Carnot Road. Monroeville police made an arrest the same day in the municipality.
The department applied for a grant to use the seized vehicle, which was granted and they are now using it. Police seize everything when a prostitution arrest is made, including laptops and cash. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Sandra Fischione Donovan Thursday, September 30, a.
