A multi-agency sting operation targeting a prostitution ring in Claremont, Los Angeles County, yielded 16 arrests. The Claremont Police Department collaborated with the Monterey Park Police Department, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation, and the Claremont Motel 6 to apprehend individuals seeking to engage in prostitution.
During the operation, seven officers went undercover as prostitutes and solicited individuals, referred to as “Johns” by the police, who were looking to engage in commercial sexual acts in the vicinity of Indian Hill Boulevard and the 10 Freeway.
After the officers were solicited for sex acts, additional undercover officers in the area arrested the “Johns”. The majority of the suspects were local, hailing from various areas including Montclair, Pomona, Ontario, Riverside, San Dimas, Chino, Chino Hills, Hesperia, Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, Lennox and Upland. One of the 16 suspects was from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Following their arrest, each suspect was booked and then released on citations, with a pending court appearance at the Pomona Superior Court.
This incident underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat prostitution and other illegal activities. It serves as a reminder of the relentless pursuit of justice by these organizations and their commitment to maintaining the safety and welfare of their communities.