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The sheriff said Friday he will no longer allow detectives to receive sexual services while investigating suspected prostitution after they spent $1,200 at massage parlors last month and sparked a public outcry.
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Court documents show that four times last month, county detectives allowed women at Moon Spa to perform sex acts on them — once leaving a $350 tip. A total of $1,200 was spent during the visits, [Spotsylvania County Sheriff Howard]Smith said. He said multiple visits were necessary so detectives could build trust with the operators.
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Smith maintained the sexual contact was necessary to obtain a conviction. But law enforcement officials say undercover officers only need to get an offer of sex for money to move the case forward.
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Court documents show that four times last month, county detectives allowed women at Moon Spa to perform sex acts on them — once leaving a $350 tip. A total of $1,200 was spent during the visits, [Spotsylvania County Sheriff Howard]Smith said. He said multiple visits were necessary so detectives could build trust with the operators.
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Smith maintained the sexual contact was necessary to obtain a conviction. But law enforcement officials say undercover officers only need to get an offer of sex for money to move the case forward.
Hmmm...let's see about this...
Undercover Officer: So, how much for a little something extra?
*****: Fi'e dollah, sucky sucky.
Undercover Officer: You're under arrest. You have the right...
Oh yeah, that was difficult.