Overview
- Authorities said 12 people accused of engaging in commercial sex were processed and released pending misdemeanor charges for prostitution, accosting, and soliciting.
- Nine others accused of facilitating commercial sexual activity remain lodged at the Macomb County Jail pending felony charges, including prostitution/transporting a person that carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years.
- The Macomb County Sheriff's Enforcement Team led the investigation with detectives from the Sheriff's Office and the Warren Police Department.
- Supporting units included the Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau, Macomb Area Computer Enforcement, the Macomb Auto Theft Squad, and several task force officers.
- Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said the arrests reflect a commitment to aggressively pursue those who profit from human suffering.