Crime & Safety

Fairfax Co. Police: 23 Men Arrested in Prostitution Bust

Fairfax County Police arrested over 20 men in a prostitution bust last week, authorities announced Wednesday. 

Twenty-three men at hotels in Tysons Corner, Springfield, Falls Church, and Herndon were arrested on August 15, according to police.

Police went undercover throughout Fairfax County after communicating online. Officers met men at four different hotels, police said.

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In total, 23 men were charged. One of the men was also charged with possession of cocaine.

Authorities were tipped off by complaints from area residents, police said.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), online at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.


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