[QUOTE=JoeZog;2009836]Eleven men were arrested in Windsor Locks during what police are calling "Operation Cupid.".
According to police, "Operation Cupid" was designed to address the numerous complaints of prostitution occurring in local motels along the Route 75 commercial business district.
Police say that this activity has led to an increase in larcenies, illegal drug use, child exploitation, disorderly conduct, as well as other related crimes and quality of life conditions.
Launched on St. Valentine's Day, February 14, 2014, "Operation Cupid" was a joint effort between members of the Criminal Investigation and Patrol divisions.
Police placed an ad on a popular internet site used by people who wish to purchase sex for money.
An undercover officer posing as a prostitute responded to numerous request by clients for sexual services.
The officer and clients would meet at an area hotel where the client, or suspect, would be arrested by a team of backup officers.
A total of 11 men were arrested for soliciting prostitution. The operation is ongoing as police continue to combat increased illegal prostitution and associated crimes.[/QUOTE]Thanks to Senior Member Scrounger for the original warning and to Joe Zog for posting the press release.
Just scrolled through Backpage and this post gets my vote for the fake ad posted by LEO:
[URL]http://hartford.backpage.com/FemaleEscorts/sexy-lexxis-its-valentines-day-come-and-be-my-valentines-call-me-860-503-5678-26/7553972[/URL]
There were several ads for Windsor Locks this past week but most of them appeared several times. The one above only appeared on Valentine's Day itself and has a much simpler layout than the other ads, and does not mention any prices.
And Boy Wonder 9, you're right to point out that this is apparently an ongoing operation. I noticed that the press release did not include the name of the hotels, so there are at least 6 or 7 candidates, although Motel 6 would get my vote as a prime candidate, as a teen girl got busted there a couple of weeks.
I feel bad for any guy who gets busted today (as well as yesterday's guys). Proves the value of reading USA SG to keep on top of the news!
