The world's oldest profession embracing new technology! In just the last two weeks, Henrico police have busted suspected prostitutes accused of surfing the net for sex. A professor at the University of Richmond said street walkers won't fade away. The internet has just given the profession a new avenue for illegal sex.
But police are just as tech savvy. Henrico police caught up with three suspected prostitutes in the West End Tuesday, one is from Richmond and two call Las Vegas home. Police said internet sites were used to catch them at hotels on West Broad Street. The same type of operation netted seven suspected hookers in the same area just last week.
A new trend for an old profession says Neff. Dissatisfied with a promise by Craigslist in to crack down on people using the site for illegal sexual activity, nearly two dozen attorneys general, including Virginia's, called on Craigslist to take down its adult section last August.
The war is on two fronts, Neff said street walkers won't be calling it quits anytime soon. Two of the women are out of jail. The third woman and the suspected "John" are still behind bars. Court dates have been set for later this month and in August. Skip to content. Get News In Your Inbox. Podcast: How We Got Here. First Alert Weather Blog. Dress For The Weather. Medical Monday. Managing Your Mental Health. On Your Side. Acts of Kindness. What's New. VMHC Podcast. About Us. Advertise With Us.
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