Geauga County, Ohio has a population of approximately 96,000, and its county seat and largest city is Chardon. Other noteworthy communities in the county include Burton and Chardon Townships. The county is located in northeastern Ohio, approximately 30 miles from Cleveland. Prostitution, child sex trafficking, and child sexual exploitation have been documented throughout the county. […]
Lewisville is a Texas city that lies predominantly within Denton County, with a small part within Dallas County. It is considered a suburban community within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, and its population is approximately 113,000. Prostitution activity has been well-documented throughout the region, and the problems and ancillary crimes it generates results in complaints to law […]
Shallowater is a city in Lubbock County, Texas, with a population of approximately 3,000. Shallowater is on U.S. Route 84 and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe line, about 12 miles northwest of Lubbock, and is within the Lubbock metropolitan statistical area. Prostitution activity has been well-documented throughout Lubbock County, and the problems and ancillary crimes it […]
Ceres is a city of approximately 50,000 residents in Stanislaus County, California. It is part of the Modesto metropolitan statistical area, in Central California. Prostitution activity has been well-documented in the city and surrounding communities, and throughout the county. This activity and the problems and ancillary crimes it generates results in complaints to law enforcement agencies […]
Charles County is part of the Washington metropolitan area, located in the Southern Maryland region. Its population is approximately 169,000, and the city of La Plata serves as the county’s government seat. Prostitution activity has been well-documented throughout the county for years. This activity and the problems and ancillary crimes it generates result in complaints […]
Colton is a city of approximately 55,000 residents in San Bernardino County, California. It is located in the Inland Empire region of the state and is a suburb of San Bernardino, approximately 4 miles south of that city’s downtown. Prostitution activity has been well-documented in the city and surrounding communities, and throughout San Bernardino County. […]
Westborough is a town of approximately 18,000 residents in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It is located about 40 miles west of Boston and 40 miles east of Springfield in central Massachusetts. Some other cities in Worcester County that have worked to address demand include Auburn, Fitchburg, Holden, Leominster, Milford, Northborough, Southborough, and Worcester. Prostitution and sex trafficking activity have been well-documented in the communities within […]
Southborough is a town of approximately 10,000 residents in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It is located about 40 miles west of Boston and 40 miles east of Springfield in central Massachusetts. Some other cities in Worcester County that have worked to address demand include Auburn, Fitchburg, Holden, Leominster, Milford, Northborough, and Worcester. Prostitution and sex trafficking activity have been […]
San Jacinto, California, is located in Riverside County, southeast of Los Angeles and about 80 miles north of San Diego. Its population is approximately 55,000. Prostitution activity has been well-documented throughout the county, including in the city of San Jacinto, and the problems and ancillary crimes it generates results in complaints to law enforcement agencies […]
Perris is an old railway city in Riverside County, California, located about 70 miles east-southeast of Los Angeles and 80 miles north of San Diego. Its populaiton is approximately 80,000. Prostitution activity has been well-documented throughout the county, including in the city of Perris, and the problems and ancillary crimes it generates results in complaints […]
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