Sting targeting sex crimes and online prostitution

[nsafunny]

Published: Feb. 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM CST

RAY & STANLEY, N.D. (KMOT) – The police departments in Ray and Stanley arrested two dozen people as part of a months-long operation targeting sex crimes and online prostitution.

According to a report from Ray Police Chief Greg Pinski, their efforts led to 10 arrests for prostitution and other solicitation-related offenses, between early December and early February.

One of the individuals arrested by Ray Police was also charged with luring minors by computer, Pinski said.

A report from Stanley Police Chief Kevin Litten indicates his department arrested 14 individuals for prostitution in their operation beginning in January. Three of the individuals arrested also face drug charges, according to Litten.

While the departments made separate arrests, they both focused on targeting those using online platforms to engage in illicit activities, and the departments assisted each other.

Pinski said investigators are reviewing evidence to determine if there are any additional connections to larger criminal networks or human trafficking operations.

[havfunnd]

Thanks for sharing this NSA!! This reaffirms what I've said before. Only see providers that have a history. IE: you can google their numbers and confirm that they are 'actually' a legit provider. I will never, ever set an appointment without verifying that they are legit and have a history of reviews, or time in the business, different locations et.... a little fun time will never be 'fun' if you open the door to a badge and gun.

[nsafunny]

YIKES. Minot paper discloses names and pictures. As a hobbyist this would be my worse fear but I'm glad that the pimps are getting busted.

https://www.minotdailynews.com/news/...n-ray-stanley/

[DeuceFM]

They say this was an operation targeting the solicitation of minors yet I know some of these girls and am quite certain that's not what they were doing. Sad

[Dekagon]

Kind of what I was thinking. If I read the article right, they only got one person that was soliciting minors, the rest were mostly prostitutes and maybe a john or two.