17 men arrested by the SAPD for trying to hook up with prostitutes on Harbor Blvd.

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Vice Unit Arrests 17 Suspects in “John” Program

In an effort to continue to target the prostitution related activity along the Harbor Blvd. corridor, the Santa Ana Police Department’s Vice and Narcotic Unit conducted a “John” enforcement program on Wednesday evening, 02-15-17, with a focused effort on targeting men soliciting prostitutes for sex purchase in that area.

Using undercover officers, detectives made 17 arrests within a five hour period. The suspects were processed and booked at the Santa Ana jail, and later released after signing promises to appear in court.

Editor’s Note – the SAPD did not release the names of the Johns who were arrested.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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