A seventh suspect is also being sought following undercover operation
NEWARK -- An undercover operation resulted in the arrests of six men on charges of soliciting prostitution, while a seventh suspect remains at large, Acting Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said.
Police launched the operation following complaints from South Ward residents about prostitution along Frelinghuysen Avenue. The vice operation, which involved undercover female officers, was conducted by the Special Enforcement Bureau.
Six cars were towed along with the arrests made during the hours-long operation. Charged are Terry Baldon, 29, of Elizabeth; Donald Quick, 28, of Irvington; Francis Coyle, 65, of North Arlington; Marek Pakula, 47, of Bayonne; Gabriel Guzman, 29, of Orange; and Adekunle A. Omotade, 21, of Hillside.
Another suspect fled when he saw police arrive, striking a police car and driving the wrong way down a highway during his escape, Ambrose also said. The car, a 2003 Monte Carlo, was recovered, but the suspect remains at large.
While emphasizing that none of the men have yet been convicted, Ambrose issued a warning to any would-be offenders.
"The quality-of-life issues that plague the Frelinghuysen Avenue corridor, specifically prostitution, are as important to the South Ward residents as they are to the department and will not be accepted. Johns beware, we will be out there."
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