Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose announced the arrest of 11 men made during last night’s “john” operation. Director Ambrose said 7 of the men arrested were from out of town with one being from the Bronx.
According to authorities, last night’s prostitution detail was conducted in the northward section of the city in response to citizen complaints that cars were cruising the neighborhood until the "wee hours" of the morning soliciting sex from both residents and the prostitutes that frequent the area.
"Many residents said it particularly disturbing when your wife, daughter or sister is walking in the neighborhood and propositioned the neighborhood by men cruising the streets looking for sex Director Ambrose said.
These type activities left unaddressed have a negative impact not only on the quality of life for those that live in the neighborhoods, but also casts a negative light on the entire city. “I won’t tolerate any behavior that denigrates the quality of life in our city or needlessly damages the city’s image. I will continue to attack crime and quality of life complaints regardless of where they occur in our city, said Director Ambrose.
This particular operation was conducted in the area of Broadway and Irving Street last night with the operation ending early this morning.
The following men were arrested for soliciting prostitution during last night’s operation:
**1. Bella Warner, 30 from Union, NJ
2. Scott Munroe, 43 from Linden, NJ
3. Robert Perez, 56 from Bloomfield, NJ
4. Mark Vassos, 55 from Toms River, NJ
5. James Keelen, 55 from Bloomfield, NJ
6. Carl Robinson, 49 from Bronx, NY
7. Gianfrac Tipacti, 22 from Kearny, NJ
8. Luis Rodriguez, 43 the following men were all from Newark, NJ
9. Nestor Revollar, 60
10 . Willie Scott, 56
11.Chester Sterling, 22**
These are mere allegations. All of the listed suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Director Ambrose encouraged anyone who has information about a crime of a quality of life to complaint and wishes to remain anonymous to please use our toll-free hotlines at 877 NWK-TIPS (877 695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877 695-4867).
All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential