The SAPD arrested a pimp from San Diego in a prostitution sweep on Jan. 18

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Prostitution Sting Snares Suspected Pimp with Prior Pimping Conviction

During the evening hours of Wednesday, January 18th, Police Detectives assigned to the Vice and Narcotics Unit conducted an operation in support of the City Council’s commitment to impact the level of prostitution-related activity along the Harbor corridor; as a result, the Detectives made multiple arrests of suspects for crimes including pandering and loitering with the intent to commit prostitution.

One of the arrestees, Andre Jermaine Williams (40) San Diego, has a prior arrest and conviction for pandering. Upon an additional conviction, he is facing a maximum sentence of 9 years in prison. The investigation related to his arrest is continuing, with additional pimping charges possible.

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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