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Oklahoma City police arrest 40 in prostitution sting

This was part of a two-day operation. One day was street-level, while the other was computer-based.

Oklahoma City police arrest 40 in prostitution sting

This was part of a two-day operation. One day was street-level, while the other was computer-based.

BARS TONIGHT. EVAN, OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE RECENTLY SENT OUT AN AD PROMISING SEXUAL SERVICES IN EXCHANGE FOR MONEY. DOCUMENTS SAY SOME OFFERED TO PAY BETWEEN 40 AND $50 FOR THESE SERVICES. OF THE 40 ARRESTED NEAR SOUTH ROBINSON, 39 WERE MEN. OFFICIALS SAY THAT AREA CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM FOR THEM. BUT A GOOD PORTION OF THIS ACTIVITY IS ALSO HAPPENING ONLINE. WE WANT PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND THAT IF THEY’RE GOING TO GO OUT AND ENGAGE AND ENGAGE IN THIS TYPE OF ACTIVITY, YOU MAY END UP WITH A PROSTITUTE OR YOU MAY END UP GOING TO JAIL. YOU DON’T KNOW IF THAT PERSON THAT YOU’RE PURCHASING THESE SERVICES FROM IS AN ACTUAL SEX WORKER OR IF IT’S A POLICE OFFICER WAITING TO ARREST YOU FOR THIS TYPE OF ACTIVITY. POLICE SAY THEY ARE PUBLICIZED USING THESE STINGS MORE BECAUSE THEY WANT THE PUBLIC TO KNOW THAT THEY ARE OUT THERE CRACKING DOWN. IN TOTAL, THERE WERE 14 FELONY ARRESTS. THREE FIREARMS WERE ALSO CONFISCATE
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Oklahoma City police arrest 40 in prostitution sting

This was part of a two-day operation. One day was street-level, while the other was computer-based.

The Oklahoma City Police Department arrested 40 people in a prostitution sting earlier this month. Police said they responded to different areas after receiving complaints from residents living there. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.This was part of a two-day operation. One day was street-level, while the other was computer-based. Officers sent out an ad calling for people who were looking to pay for sexual services. Police then made arrests based on those who showed interest. Of the 40 people arrested, 39 of them were men. One woman was arrested on South Robinson. Officials said this is an area that continues to be problematic for them, but they said a large amount of activity is also happening online. >> Download the KOCO 5 App"We want people to understand that if they're going to go out and engage in this type of activity, you may end up with a prostitute, or you may end up going to jail. You don't know if the person that you're purchasing these services from is an actual sex worker or if it's a police officer waiting to arrest you for these types of activities," said Msgt. Gary Knight with the Oklahoma City Police Department. The department said they are publicizing these stings more because they want the public to be aware that they are addressing their concerns. Top Headlines Shooting outside Oklahoma City Walmart leaves one injured One person dead, another injured after crash involving motorcycle in Oklahoma City Oklahoma Election Results: May 9 special elections and propositions Crews setting up to start shooting 'Twister' sequel in parts of Oklahoma

The Oklahoma City Police Department arrested 40 people in a prostitution sting earlier this month.

Police said they responded to different areas after receiving complaints from residents living there.

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Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.

This was part of a two-day operation. One day was street-level, while the other was computer-based.

Officers sent out an ad calling for people who were looking to pay for sexual services. Police then made arrests based on those who showed interest.

Of the 40 people arrested, 39 of them were men. One woman was arrested on South Robinson.

Officials said this is an area that continues to be problematic for them, but they said a large amount of activity is also happening online.

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"We want people to understand that if they're going to go out and engage in this type of activity, you may end up with a prostitute, or you may end up going to jail. You don't know if the person that you're purchasing these services from is an actual sex worker or if it's a police officer waiting to arrest you for these types of activities," said Msgt. Gary Knight with the Oklahoma City Police Department.

The department said they are publicizing these stings more because they want the public to be aware that they are addressing their concerns.

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