The Ohio police unit that gained recognition for its arrest of adult film actress Stormy Daniels — and later marred by allegations that a detective…
The Ohio police unit that gained recognition for its arrest of adult film actress Stormy Daniels — and later marred by allegations that a detective forced women to have sex with him in exchange for their freedom — was disbanded this week amid an “internal review” into their misconduct, a police official announced this week.
The Columbus Police Department’s 10-officer vice unit, which targets gambling, prostitution and drug crimes, will no longer operate, the department’s interim chief Tom Quinlan said in a video announcement posted to Twitter.
“Today I removed three officers from their vice assignments, and notified the seven remaining vice officers that I am abolishing their assignments,” Quinlan announced. “The vice unit is currently undergoing an internal review by the investigative deputy chief.”
“While today’s decision is not a reflection on all the officers assigned to vice, it has become clear that there’s a better method of addressing the community’s needs when it comes to the enforcement of prostitution, alcohol and gambling,” he added.
