I see on the Escambia County Jailview website that there were a lot of arrests (9) on 8/27/14. All are citing 796.07.2b, which states:
(2) It is unlawful: (b) To offer, or to offer or agree to secure, another for the purpose of prostitution or for any other lewd or indecent act.
All men have been released as of 8/28/14. But, I saw no corresponding arrests for the hookers.
Does this happen routinely? Seems like it would be more effective to take the "ladies" off the streets. Instead, they nab the johns - sure to wreak havoc on some of their lives. I'm not supporting their actions, but it seems possibly mean-spirited on the part of the police / sheriff to target the men, who may have to answer to their wives, families, employers.
(2) It is unlawful: (b) To offer, or to offer or agree to secure, another for the purpose of prostitution or for any other lewd or indecent act.
All men have been released as of 8/28/14. But, I saw no corresponding arrests for the hookers.
Does this happen routinely? Seems like it would be more effective to take the "ladies" off the streets. Instead, they nab the johns - sure to wreak havoc on some of their lives. I'm not supporting their actions, but it seems possibly mean-spirited on the part of the police / sheriff to target the men, who may have to answer to their wives, families, employers.