21 Arrested for Allegedly Running Prostitution Ring

Last Edited: Monday, 09 Jun 2008, 11:07 PM MDT
Created: Monday, 09 Jun 2008, 11:07 PM MDT

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ST. GEORGE, Utah --
Police in Washington County jailed 21 illegal aliens after a prostitution roundup.

Police won't say where the arrests took place, but the Spectrum newspaper names a St. George hotel. Investigators say the ring originated in Las Vegas, then the men traveled to the St. George area to solicit woman for prostitution services.

Of the 21 arrested, 13 are charged criminally. Two adult males were arrested for transporting females and two adult females were arrested for prostitution. All are Mexican nationals.


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