Prostitutes Millville
Millville, New Jersey has taken steps to regulate adult entertainment and prostitution within its boundaries. The town council unanimously banned sexually oriented businesses from operating to promote a more business-friendly environment. Regulations explicitly prohibit known prostitutes on licensed premises and set operating hours. Enforcement is active.
Arrests and Enforcement Operations
Police have conducted operations resulting in numerous arrests. For instance, 10 women were arrested and charged with solicitation of prostitution in one Atlantic City operation, some from Millville. Another sting in Millville itself netted 31 arrests. Detectives, like Harold Duffield, specialize in investigating narcotics and prostitution cases. Loitering with the intent to engage in prostitution is illegal under N.J.S.A. 2C 34-1.1.
Problem Locations and Associated Venues
Specific locations have been problematic. The Wingate by Wyndham Vineland/Millville hotel received complaints about drugs and prostitution. Prostitution was also reported as an issue at a Millville high-rise building and even near the Sonic on Delsea Drive. The Fairways Inn and Sanctuary Gentlemen’s Club are listed among adult entertainment venues near the area.
Criminal Connections and Legal Outcomes
Prostitution investigations sometimes uncover larger crimes. Authorities dismantled human trafficking rings operating in the region, leading to indictments. In one case, a Millville man received a 26-year sentence for prostitution-related crimes. Another was sentenced for the sexual assault of a child. Legal consequences are significant. Those charged face prosecution, and if convicted, sentences can be lengthy. Sex crime lawyers in Cumberland County defend clients facing these charges. Probation for sex offenders includes specific supervision requirements. Organizations like Raindrops Rising provide support for survivors of sexual violence. The situation reflects broader challenges in combating commercial sex acts and exploitation in the region.
*TAGS* – solicitation of prostitution, human trafficking indictments, N.J.S.A. 2C 34-1.1
