Internet Surfing Leads to Prostitution Bust

Dong Juan Zhao, 44, of Deerfield was arrested Dec. 18 for prostitution after police learned through Internet surfing it was possible she was offering those services in the Village, according to Deerfield Police reports.

Police were monitoring Backpage.com’s escort advertisements to learn if prostitution might be going on in Deerfield, according to the report. One ad indicated a “very hot sexy girl” was available for $100.

Police phoned the number in the ad learning from the male answering the call the woman was working at the Red Roof Inn, would be available at 8 p.m., and her services would be available for $100. The man did not indicate what kind of services.

After learning of the situation, Deerfield police officers developed a plan and gained access to $150 in currency to implement it, according to the report. Upon arriving at the Red Roof Inn, the officer again called the number and was told to go to Room 201 where the officer met Zhao. She was dressed in red lingerie and “did not appear to be wearing underwear.”

After the officer paid Zhao, she told him to get undressed and lie on the bed, according to the report. At that point, two other officers entered the room and the arrest was made. Zhao was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in Cook County Criminal Court at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 13 in Skokie.

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