Johns

• 5 men charged in 1 day ‘john’ sting project: London police

  London police announced that five men were arrested and charged in connection with "john" stings last Thursday.

  Crime

  Jun 3, 2019
  
• St. Thomas police will not release names of alleged sex purchasers

  The announcement also follows a Facebook poll conducted by the force, asking for the community's input on whether or not to release names in these instances. 

  Crime

  Apr 25, 2019
  
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• St. Thomas police debate whether to follow London’s lead in naming sex purchasers

  Police, however, say they're not looking to make a decision anytime soon.

  Crime

  Apr 17, 2019
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• London police release names of men charged in ‘john sting’ in first case since policy decision

  London police have released the names of four men charged in connection with a 'john sting' at a local hotel on Wednesday night.

  Crime

  Apr 4, 2019
• London police to name sex purchasers where legally possible

  London police have announced that whenever possible, the names of people charged with purchasing sex will be made public. 

  Crime

  Feb 21, 2019
• Residents frustrated by continued prostitution along 118 Avenue

  It's been a decade since Edmonton really dove into revitalizing Alberta Avenue and progress has undoubtedly been made, but residents are hopeful it doesn't stop now - especially when it comes to street prostitution.

  Crime

  May 22, 2018
• 26 ‘johns’ arrested and charged with obtaining sexual services in Edmonton

  Over a two-day period this month, members of Edmonton's VICE Unit arrested and charged 26 men for allegedly paying for sexual acts from sex workers.

  Crime

  Feb 14, 2017
• Protesters want Vancouver mayor to make city a ‘John Free Zone’

  Protesters gathered at Vancouver City Hall demanding action from the mayor on prostitution and human trafficking.

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2016
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• Online porn as ‘gateway drug’ to illegal sex trade? MRU study talks to offenders

  “It was really obvious that pornography played an early role in their lives and almost as a predecessor, or a gateway drug so to speak, for them to end up going out there and purchasing sex," said one researcher.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2015