Prostitutes Wausau

Wausau police report a rise in heroin abuse linked to prostitution. The Community Resource Unit and Detective Bureau investigate numerous complaints.

Shift in Enforcement Tactics

Police logs frequently show charges for prostitution and drug trafficking. In a shift, accused individuals now often receive municipal citations instead of facing criminal charges. This includes both prostitutes and their customers.

Child Exploitation Concerns

Concerns about exploitation are high. Reports suggest the average age for entering the sex trade in Wausau is just thirteen. Two women were ordered to trial on child prostitution charges.

Ongoing Operations and Arrests

Police operations continue. A De Pere woman was charged with prostitution in Wausau. Officers look for a man suspected in a shooting. Three arrests were made in Santa Maria for prostitution and trafficking, highlighting wider connections.

Targeting Organized Operations

Efforts target the trade’s organization. Wausau suspects face charges for running a prostitution ring. A woman was sentenced for operating a massage parlor involved in prostitution. A man received 17 years for kidnapping and prostitution.

Online Escort Marketplace

The online escort market is active. Sites like 2backpage and Skip the Games list numerous verified escorts, hookers, and services in Wausau. Ads emphasize discretion and VIP services. Mistress Scarlet Monroe is one example advertising services.

Community Perceptions

Finding sex workers appears easy. Guides list strip clubs, brothels, escorts, and street hookers. Reviews exist for providers. Locals sometimes feel police focus on prostitution stings reflects boredom, but authorities see it as addressing a persistent community problem linked to drugs and exploitation.

*TAGS* – heroin-linked prostitution, child exploitation charges, online escort ads, municipal citations, sex trafficking ring