Prostitutes Edwardsville
Rising Arrests and Local Incidents
How a typo created a wartime nickname. Holy cow, history! Local businesses near Edwardsville, IL 62025 include: * Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club * New Release Video * Ciggfreeds Liquid and Lace * Country Rock Cabaret Illinois State Police report a 300% rise in Madison County prostitution arrests for 2023 compared to 2022. Former SIUE Housing employee Cory L. Harlan, 43, was arrested on October 24, 2023, by SIUE Police and charged with prostitution. He resigned the following day. Police investigated a Florissant man who allegedly robbed a prostitute at the Comfort Inn in Edwardsville.
Regional Operations and Charges
In a separate operation, seven men were arrested in Alton following online sting operations targeting prostitution. Two former Edwardsville residents faced federal and state charges involving sex trafficking and prostitution. An Edwardsville woman pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting in transporting someone for prostitution. Hooker’s Reel Restaurant & Pizzeria operated locally. It is now Wiggler’s Bar and Grill.
Enforcement and Historical Context
The Edwardsville Police Department accepts applications for entry-level officers. They offer competitive salary and benefits. Madison County Mental Health Court assists individuals with mental illness to become law-abiding citizens. A widely repeated but false story claims the term “hooker” for prostitutes originated from General “Fighting Joe” Hooker’s name during the Civil War. The loose behavior of his troops was cited, but the nickname existed before his command.
Online Platforms and Trends
Online platforms like Doublelist and Poshmark have been associated with facilitating casual encounters or illegal activities in the area. Locations for anonymous encounters, like Glory Holes, are reportedly sought and shared online. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) employs faculty like Maggie Black (Instructor of English) and operates legally under the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
*TAGS* – Madison County prostitution arrests, online sting operations, Comfort Inn Edwardsville incident
