8 Men From 7 New Jersey Towns Nabbed In Prostitution Bust: Cops

At least eight men from seven New Jersey towns were busted Friday for soliciting prostitution in an overnight "John" sting, police said.

The operation resulted in the arrest of the following men for soliciting prostitution:

• Damion Abrahams, 33, of Maplewood
• Michael Calouro, 40, of Garfield
• Ernest Corbett, 27, of Newark
• William Wiafe, 47 of Parlin
• Guilherme Pinto, 69, of Roselle
• Emildio Vasquez, 39, of Rahway
• Peter Quick, 54, of Basking Ridge
• Leon Coleman, 42, of Newark

No further information was available on charges and potential consequences.

The operation happened in Newark in response to complaints from people living in the areas of Frelinghuysen Avenue, Wright Street, Sherman Avenue and East Bigelow Street, police said.

The sting targeted all activities that led to certain crimes that "denigrate the quality of life" in Newark's neighborhoods, said Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose

The covert operation started late Thursday night and ended early Friday morning. It targeted people who cruise through neighborhoods into the wee hours of the night searching for prostitutes.

“We will continue to take definitive steps to combat crime and the activities that impeach our reputation at every level here in our city," Ambrose said. "It is important that we address quality of life concerns as well as other criminal activities. This operation is one of many ongoing initiatives designed to address citizen complaints throughout the city.”