Crime & Safety

Man Ran Cape Cod Prostitution Operation: Police

Kenneth Silva ran a prostitution operation on Cape Cod, according to police.

Photo: Kenneth Silva. (Credit: Yarmouth police)

YARMOUTH, MA — A Sharon man was arrested Thursday on Cape Cod and charged with running a prostitution operation.

Kenneth Silva, 48, was arrested in South Yarmouth and charged with human trafficking/deriving support from prostitution.

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Police said he used a residence on Wilfin Road as a "base of operation." Police did not release further details.

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