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one influx of sex workers They claim the intrusion into a glitzy Los Angeles neighborhood has outraged residents, with some locals even being forced to clean up used condoms in the morning.
Larchmont Village is known for its tree-lined streets, close proximity to Hancock Park and Hollywoodwith its boutiques and cafes. However, residents told Korea Tourism Organization After dark, the luxury area changes.
A local named Larry claims he often finds second-hand items condom Pavements are littered with sanitary napkins and women are often seen wandering the streets at night.
“I had to come out in the morning and pick up a used condom and there was semen coming out of it,” he told KTLA. “You can’t imagine how disgusting it is, and it’s like this every day. You have to do it every day. It’s pretty amazing.”
Marc Warzecha added, sex worker People who seek their services sometimes become violent.
“Sometimes the sex workers and John’s family would get into fights and they would scream at each other and get physical with each other.”
Larchmont Village is a celebrity magnet, with some of the biggest names in show business filling its chic restaurants and trendy cafes.
according to larchmontla.comlocal community page, Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie This phenomenon was seen in the area as recently as December.
Other stars spotted in the trendy neighborhood include Sharon Osborne and her late husband ozzyalso Grey’s Anatomy actor Ellen Pompeo. Even Obama’s daughter Malia former president barack obamaThere have been reports of sightings in the area.
However, this posh area is close to the Figueroa Street corridor, where police frequently conduct operations to dismantle human trafficking rings that force women into sex work.
Locals in nearby areas such as St. Andrews Square, Windsor Square and Koreatown have also reported that more sex workers have begun operating in the area, according to KTLA.
Assembly member Hugo Soto Martinez, who represents the area, told the broadcaster that the village of Larchmont is currently working to crack down on the gangs operating in sex trafficking ring.
The multi-agency initiative will see police work closely with Journey Out, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting sex workers.
Meanwhile, residents of the affluent postal code 90004 are planning a community cleanup starting tomorrow.
The event, hosted by the Larchmont United Neighborhood Association, will kick off at trendy coffee shop Alfalfa, which will serve free coffee coffee and donuts. There will also be a raffle and special promotions from local businesses.
However, some locals have resorted to vigilante-style tactics.
Karen Gilman told KTLA residents have put up signs informing anyone seeking the services of sex workers that they are being monitored by cameras. Gilman added that some of “John’s” license plates have been reported to the Los Angeles Police Department.
However, police have urged locals to allow them to carry out the operation on their own.
larry told Fox 11 The increased police action is good news. However, he said police may be too stretched to be effective.
“Anything they can do would be great,” Larry said. “But I think it’s being patrolled. I don’t think there are resources there.”
independent The Larchmont Boulevard Association and the Los Angeles Police Department have been contacted for comment.