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Human Trafficking Sweep of the "Holt Corridor"
During this operation, members of the Major Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant at the Pomona Lodge Motel where several known prostitutes were contacted and interviewed. During this investigation, one subject was arrested on a warrant related to a Homicide investigation.
(3) Subjects were arrested for Parole Violations.
A total of (10) Suspects were arrested during today’s operation.
The operation was a success and similar operations are scheduled to take place in the not too distant future.
The Pomona Police Department takes a zero tolerance approach to Human Trafficking and sexual exploitation. It is our sincere desire to eradicate this type of activity and to provide a quality of life that is justly deserved for our vibrant community.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Pomona Police Department at (909)620-2085.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your Smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Written by:
J. Hernandez, Corporal
Major Crimes Task Force
Human Trafficking Sweep of the "Holt Corridor" 
DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 31, 2018
LOCATION: Holt Avenue Corridor, Pomona, CA
CRIME:
653.22(a)(1) PC – Loiter with Intent to Commit Prostitution
166(a)(4) PC – Court Order Violation
1203.2 PC- Parole Violation
VICTIM: State of California
UNIT: Pomona Police Department – Major Crimes Task Force
NARRATIVE:
On Thursday, May 31, 2018, the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Task Force conducted direct enforcement focused on the area known as the “Holt Corridor.” The operation was conducted in response to numerous complaints received from residents and local business owners. This operation utilized plainclothes and uniformed officers.
The enforcement effort resulted in (6) arrests for 653.22(a) PC Loitering with Intent to Commit Prostitution. One of the individuals arrested was also charged with a violation of 166(a)(4) PC – Court Order. The court order violation was a result of the suspect returning to the “Holt Corridor” after being served with a “Stay Away” order (court order) issued by a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge. The “Stay Away” order is reserved for individuals that have been identified though the court process as habitual offenders. This is one of many tools utilized by the Pomona Police Department to address human trafficking activity along the “Holt Corridor.”
The enforcement effort resulted in (6) arrests for 653.22(a) PC Loitering with Intent to Commit Prostitution. One of the individuals arrested was also charged with a violation of 166(a)(4) PC – Court Order. The court order violation was a result of the suspect returning to the “Holt Corridor” after being served with a “Stay Away” order (court order) issued by a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge. The “Stay Away” order is reserved for individuals that have been identified though the court process as habitual offenders. This is one of many tools utilized by the Pomona Police Department to address human trafficking activity along the “Holt Corridor.”
During this operation, members of the Major Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant at the Pomona Lodge Motel where several known prostitutes were contacted and interviewed. During this investigation, one subject was arrested on a warrant related to a Homicide investigation.
(3) Subjects were arrested for Parole Violations.
A total of (10) Suspects were arrested during today’s operation.
The operation was a success and similar operations are scheduled to take place in the not too distant future.
The Pomona Police Department takes a zero tolerance approach to Human Trafficking and sexual exploitation. It is our sincere desire to eradicate this type of activity and to provide a quality of life that is justly deserved for our vibrant community.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Pomona Police Department at (909)620-2085.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your Smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Written by:
J. Hernandez, Corporal
Major Crimes Task Force
Address/Location
Pomona Police Department
490 W Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 909-620-2155
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