The streets in the Houston area that are known for sexual activity will now be shut down nighty once businesses close, according to Houston police.
The Houston Police Department is investing time, money, and manpower in shutting down the streets that have had historically high rates of sex trade activity.– The Houston Police Department is investing time, money, and manpower in shutting down the streets that have had historically high rates of sex trade activity.“Shutting them down after hours, we don’t want to impede business hours. But after hours, we’re shutting those streets down. We’re putting barricades up.
Pollard’s “District J” is home to the portion of Bissonnet Street that sees a lot of prostitution, and has for years.Typically, two streets between the Southwest Freeway and Bissonnet, Centre Parkway and Plainfield Street, will be blockaded. The program is currently being funded from the Houston Police Department’s budget and has no set expiration date.
“They do one day or two, they come back again. Consistency is the key,” said local grocer, Lloyd Obi.
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