Several people arrested in the Northside for prostitution

From the RPD: To improve the safety and quality of life for many residents, Richmond Police officers conducted several citywide prostitution stings in the past two weeks. The operations resulted in the arrest of 31 men and women on charges of prostitution, soliciting a prostitute and other crimes. “No community should have to be subjected […]

From the RPD:

To improve the safety and quality of life for many residents, Richmond Police officers conducted several citywide prostitution stings in the past two weeks.

The operations resulted in the arrest of 31 men and women on charges of prostitution, soliciting a prostitute and other crimes.

“No community should have to be subjected to this behavior in front of their homes or in their neighborhood, nor is it helpful to businesses in the area,” Major Peggy Horn said.

Those arrested in the Northside:

  • Tasha Harris, 27, of Richmond, was charged with prostitution in the 3500 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
  • Veronica M. Pool, 25, of Richmond, was charged with prostitution in the 3500 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
  • Leana S. Austin, 41, of Henrico, was charged with prostitution at the intersection of Chamberlayne and Westminster
  • Glenda M. Johnson, 42 of Richmond, was charged with prostitution at the intersection of Ladies Mile Road and Chamberlayne Avenue.
  • Carolyn McLeod, 57, of Richmond, was charged with paraphernalia and prostitution at the intersection of Remie and Chamberlayne.
  • Donald Baylor, 49, of Henrico, was charged with solicitation of a prostitute and drug possession in the 1000 block of Azalea Avenue

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