11 Men Arrested in Jacksonville Prostitution Sting on Philips Highway

11 Men Arrested in Jacksonville Prostitution Sting on Philips Highway

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) arrested 11 men in an undercover prostitution sting along the northern stretch of Philips Highway earlier this month. The suspects were attempting to solicit prostitutes but were unknowingly speaking to undercover detectives.

Among those arrested was Gregory Hodge, who was already on federal probation for trafficking a minor.

The operation was part of JSO’s ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and the illegal sex trade. Authorities emphasized that prostitution fuels human trafficking and that many individuals involved are seeking a way out.

The arrests come during Human Trafficking Awareness Month as JSO’s Vice Unit continues its efforts to target trafficking-related crimes.

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