Prostitutes Springfield
Springfield police conducted several anti-prostitution operations in 2025:
- Nine men were arrested in an “Anti-John” sting between May 22nd and May 28th in the South End.
- Four men were arrested on May 29th following an undercover operation at a local hotel.
- Five men were arrested during another undercover sting on an unspecified date.
Online Solicitation and Trafficking
Authorities linked some operations to online solicitation. Deputy Police Chief Cliff Buscher stated police track online postings to combat prostitution. Investigations also targeted alleged sex trafficking:
- West Springfield and Westfield Police investigated two massage parlors for trafficking.
- A Springfield couple allegedly recruited women online for prostitution at a local house and motels.
Trends and Related Cases
Despite these efforts, police noted a two-thirds drop in prostitution arrests over two years. Officials announced new approaches to combat the issue.
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Other related incidents include:
- Five arrests in a 2019 Springfield “Anti-John” operation.
- Two women arrested in a June 2023 Springfield sting.
- An Illinois bill introduced to decriminalize prostitution and establish a sex worker’s bill of rights.
*TAGS* – Anti-John sting, sex trafficking investigations, online solicitation
