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Prostitution Sting
Police & Fire
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 …
Police & Fire
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…