(Ottawa)— Ottawa Police Service Central Neighbourhood officers conducted a John Sweep focusing on the Vanier area on January 13-14, 2016.
“John sweep projects stem from community and business concerns in relation to ongoing prostitution and males soliciting for that purpose in residential neighbourhoods,” said Staff Sergeant Sam Fawaz, Central Neighbourhood Team. “We will continue to conduct community safety initiatives in residential neighbourhoods.”
As a result of this initiative, a total of 14 men were arrested for engaging in the solicitation of prostitution. A total of 10 men qualified and agreed to participate in a John School Pre-Charge Diversion Program.
Three men were charged with various Criminal offences, including Fail to comply with recognizance and Mischief. One of the males charged was originally arrested twice on the same night after agreeing to participate in the John School Pre charge diversion program after his release on the initial arrest. One man was released without charges.