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Olympic Gold Medalist Kyle Snyder Arrested In Prostitution Sting: Police Olympic Gold Medalist Kyle Snyder Arrested In Prostitution Sting: Police
Olympic Gold Medalist Kyle Snyder Arrested In Prostitution Sting: Police Kyle Snyder, the youngest American to win Olympic gold in wrestling, was arrested in a prostitution sting in Columbus, Ohio, police announced on Monday, May 13. The 28-year-old was caught during an undercover operation by the Columbus Division of Police’s Police and Community Together (PACT) unit, aimed at curbing prostitution on the city’s north side, according to Sgt. Joe Albert. Snyder contacted an undercover ad around 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, and arranged a meetup at a nearby hotel, Albert said. Officers say Snyder arrived roughly 20 minutes later, paid cash, and solicited a sexual…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Prostitution Sting: 8 'Johns' Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cops For Sex Prostitution Sting: 8 'Johns' Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cops For Sex
Prostitution Sting: 8 'Johns' Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cops For Sex Springfield police arrested eight men who tried to pay an undercover officer for sex earlier this week.  The sting operation was held on Wednesday, May 22, after residents in the South End neighborhood complained about seeing prostitution and lewd acts taking place in the open during daylight hours, police said. They also reported seeing violence and drug activity.  Related: 5 Busted In Springfield Prostitution Sting Each of the eight men arrested was charged with paying for sexual conduct. Any additional charges will be included with the men's names.  David Viger, 51, of …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Seven Nabbed In Undercover Western Mass Prostitution Ring Seven Nabbed In Undercover Western Mass Prostitution Ring
Seven Nabbed In Undercover Western Mass Prostitution Ring Seven men were arrested in Western Massachusetts as part of an undercover prostitution sting. The Springfield Police Department said the sting, which took place on Thursday, May 27, was the first such large-scale operation for the department since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, that targeted "Johns" in the Springfield area. "This operation was carried out in response to the ongoing quality of life complaints from citizens in the South End neighborhood," said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. In recent years, under the direction of Springfie…

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by Kathy Reakes