Robert Arnold , Investigative Reporter. Turner echoes what residents and business owners have been complaining about for years. In , Channel 2 Investigates showed the area had the highest number of prostitution arrests of any spot in the city. Houston police Chief Art Acevedo said 25 percent of crimes in the area during the past two years have been related to prostitution.
The chief said at least four of the 86 people targeted with injunctions have been arrested several times and released on bond. Officials said prostitutes, pimps and Johns openly mix in the area, which is filled with restaurants, businesses and schools. Acevedo said the legal tactic also keeps in mind that many of the prostitutes are not there by choice.
Along with Turner and Acevedo, Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan announced the filing of the lawsuit intended to create an anti-prostitution zone in the area. Ryan said those taking this path can have their names removed from the lawsuit and get the help needed to stay off the streets.
Councilman Mike Laster, who represents the area, said he hopes this program sends a strong message. Turner said that assistance programs are available for people who want to get out of the prostitution business. Below you can search the streets around where you live and work to see if prostitution is becoming a problem in your neighborhood. Here are the top five spots for prostitution-related arrests in Houston:.
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