After conducting an operation explicitly targeting prostitution, police in Dover, Delaware, have arrested six individuals, including one elected official.
In a news release, the Dover Police Department shared that they are continuing their efforts to address quality-of-life issues within the city, including prostitution.
Police said on Tuesday, Jan. 28, officers conducted an operation at an undisclosed Dover area hotel. As a result of the operation, William Hare, 74, of Dover -- who represents Dover’s Second District on the City Council -- was among the several arrested.
According to police, the following individuals were arrested, and these are their charges:
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William Hare,74, of Dover – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges:
-Patronizing a Prostitute
Michael Scheers, 58, of Dover – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges:
-Patronizing a Prostitute
-Resisting Arrest
-Possession of Cocaine
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Michael Lunn,52, of Magnolia – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges:
-Patronizing a Prostitute
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Dakota Achenbach,36, of Dover – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges:
-Patronizing a Prostitute
Excellent Asare,24, of Dover – Released on OR bond after arraignment on the following charges:
-Patronizing a Prostitute
-Carrying A Concealed Deadly Weapon (Asare was found in possession of a concealed 9mm handgun)
Keith Litchford,62, of Dover – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges:
-Patronizing a Prostitute
Police said the department and the Delaware Department of Justice are working to crack down on other offenders in Dover and throughout the state.
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