Prostitutes Albert Lea

Recent Charges and Patterns

A 44-year-old woman faces charges related to an alleged “upscale” prostitution operation. An Albert Lea business owner is separately charged with prostitution, accused of offering to forgive a customer’s debt in exchange for sex. This arrest adds to a history of prostitution-related incidents in the area.

Major Operations and Arrests

A significant bust occurred on December 30, 2016, involving Steele County men. Timothy Mann, 44, was arrested and charged with gross misdemeanor counts of prostitution in Albert Lea. Further arrests happened on May 21, 2019, when a Sheffield man was found guilty in an Albert Lea sting. A large operation in Albert Lea and Owatonna resulted in 20 arrests.

Ongoing Efforts and Related Cases

Local efforts to combat exploitation exist, like Breaking Free MN, working to end sex trafficking. Separately, an Albert Lea man was sentenced for child pornography offenses. Five registered sex offenders resided in Albert Lea as of August 31, 2025. Law enforcement continues efforts to address these crimes.

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