While we may be used to hearing about sex scandals around the Capitol and its adjoining office buildings, it doesn’t seem like such a regular occurrence to hear about it in the actual neighborhood around the Capitol.  But sure enough, posted to the MPD-1D listserve (First District), there was a bust this week on one of our busiest streets at VIP Spa, on 8th Street, SE.

This message was posted yesterday by First District Commander David K. Kamperin:

On Thursday, October 15^th, acting on tip-line information received from an anonymous source, members of our Narcotics and Special Investigation Division, Prostitution Enforcement Unit, conducted a covert operation. The tip information indicated that females inside of 719 8^th St SE were being held against their will. Officers posing as customers gained entry and four arrests were made for various charges to include Operating a House of Prostitution. In addition, assets related to the operation were seized as part of the arrests. The team is following up with DCRA and OAG to start civil abatement orders.

This is just one of the many successes with our tip-line. It also demonstrates that when the community takes an active role in reducing crime and criminal misconduct positive results occur. If you have information of any ongoing criminal acts or information regarding a crime that occurred please contact us- you can stay anonymous. Call 888-919-CRIME or text to 50-411 anytime.

Hats off to Inspector Brian Bray of NSID and his Prostitution Enforcement Unit for their quick action.