Prince George’s Council Votes to Establish Prostitution-Free Zones

Residents say it's gotten so bad schoolchildren were witnessing prostitution activity on their way to school.

The Prince George’s County Council voted this week to empower police to crack down on a growing prostitution problem along the Washington, D.C., border and other areas. Residents said peak hours for prostitution are 3-9 a.m. Children who are on their way to school between those hours often see prostitutes and sexual activity, said Andina Keith, Fairmount Heights resident and founder of Citizens Against Prostitution. “This bill will go a long way,” she told the council. “The safety of our children was being compromised.” Council members Tuesday passed legislation establishing prostitution-free zones that would make it unlawful for two or more people to gather in a public space or property with the intent of engaging in prostitution. The …

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