Prostitutes Redlands

Prostitution Stings and Operations

Redlands, California, saw significant prostitution-related activity. Police conducted undercover stings where officers posed as prostitutes at local hotels. These operations netted numerous arrests. Thirteen suspects were arrested in one May 2020 sting. Seven men were arrested for solicitation in December 2018. Another operation resulted in arrests for soliciting prostitution.

Two Redlands massage parlors were shut down in December 2019 after undercover investigations found evidence of prostitution and potential human trafficking. In November 2023, three people were arrested for allegedly trafficking two teenage girls for commercial sex at the Ace Care massage parlor in Redlands.

Violent Crimes and Regional Context

Tragically, 29-year-old Priscilla Santana of Hemet, working as a prostitute in San Bernardino, was murdered in February 2012 at the Good Nite Inn in Redlands. She was stabbed 59 times. Kameron Hamilton was convicted of her brutal killing.

San Bernardino, California, particularly G Street, has a long history associated with prostitution. A couple was murdered at a San Bernardino County nudist resort; the motive may have involved a dispute over a hot dog. The victim worked as a prostitute in San Bernardino at the time of her death. Dillon Jordan operated an extensive prostitution business using front companies.

Ongoing Enforcement Efforts

Law enforcement continues efforts against prostitution and trafficking. A 2024 operation throughout Riverside County resulted in 101 arrests for solicitation, pimping, and pandering. Fontana police arrested 13 people during an undercover sting. Redlands Police addressed false rumors of human trafficking near local stores.

Prostitution remains a persistent challenge in these areas. Investigations and arrests for related offenses like solicitation and human trafficking continue.

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