Pomona Police Department's Major Crime Task Force Arrest 13 Suspects During an Impromptu Prostitution Sting

DATE/TIME: Friday, February 26, 2016/ 5:00 PM

LOCATION: East Holt Ave. Corridor

CRIME: 653.22 PC- Loitering With the Intent to Commit Prostitution

VICTIM: State of California

SUSPECTS:

1. Female, Alipsicia Battles, 18 yrs., Hemet Resident
2. Female, Christine Smith, 28 yrs., Pomona Resident
3. Female, Kamaree Lamar, 18 yrs., Laverne Resident
4. Female, Zana Roland, 18 yrs., Fresno Resident
5. Female, Dulce Pompa, 22 yrs., Riverside Resident
6. Female, Sally Clark, 39 yrs., Pomona Resident
7. Male, Nestor Quinonez, 27 yrs., Bloomington Resident
8. Female, Alieah Smartbey, 19 yrs., Pomona Resident
9. Male, Socrates Gonzales, 47 yrs., Pomona Resident
10. Female, Tiffany Gaines, 24 yrs., San Bernardino Resident
11. Male, Russell Meadows, 45 yrs., La Puente Resident
12. Female, Christian Ragland, 21 yrs., San Bernardino Resident
13. Female, Veronica Luna, 38 yrs., Banning Resident

NARRATIVE:

On 2/26/16, members of the Pomona Police Department's Major Crime Task Force conducted directed enforcement along the East Holt corridor, which is an area known for prostitution related activity. Using undercover officers as well as uniformed officers, the unit was able to make thirteen arrests in less than four hours. The Pomona Police Department takes a proactive approach in improving the quality of life issues by deterring prostitution and human trafficking in the City of Pomona. Similar sting operations are scheduled to take place in the near future.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or similar incidents is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Written by:
Sgt. Brian Hagerty
Pomona Police Department
Major Crime Task Force Unit
909-620-2156