Prostitution sting nets 7 arrests in north Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An undercover prostitution sting conducted by the Austin Police Department netted seven arrests this week. According to arrest affidavits, police focused their efforts in the area of Powell Lane near Interstate 35 in north Austin.
Police had an undercover officer posing as a possible prostitute to catch the Johns on Tuesday, Aug. 15 between the hours of 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. All of the men arrested drove up to the undercover officer and made a deal to exchange money for a sexu