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Cleveland Marathon events to have extra security
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Tuesday, 24 April 2012 18:11

Alliance Police Arrest Man, Alleged Prostitute

Alliance Police have arrested a man who allegedly paid a prostitute $100 for sex.

News Channel 5 reports Alliance police made the arrests 9 a.m. Sunday, at the intersection of South Freedom Avenue and Columbia Street.

Police arrested 29-year old Lisa Williams was arrested on prostitution charges, while 37-year old Bryan Whitehurst was charged with soliciting sexual activity for hire.

No word yet on when the two will appear in court.

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