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Pastor arrested in prostitution sting

A Virginia pastor is accused of solicitation of minors for prostitution after a police sting.

John Blanchard, 51, is one of 17 men the Chesterfield County Police Special Victims Unit says were allegedly looking for sex through online and social media platforms, NBC affiliate WAVY reported.

The men thought they were talking to minors and were arranging to meet them, but instead, they were talking with detectives, police said in a statement, according to The Virginian Pilot.

Blanchard was arrested on October 29 on charges of solicitation of prostitution from a minor age 16 or older and using a vehicle to promote prostitution or unlawful sex. He was released on bond.

A Virginia pastor is accused of solicitation of minors for prostitution after a police sting.

John Blanchard, 51, is one of 17 men the Chesterfield County Police Special Victims Unit says were allegedly looking for sex through online and social media platforms, NBC affiliate WAVY reported.

The men thought they were talking to minors and were arranging to meet them, but instead, they were talking with detectives, police said in a statement, according to The Virginian Pilot.

Blanchard was arrested on October 29 on charges of solicitation of prostitution from a minor age 16 or older and using a vehicle to promote prostitution or unlawful sex. He was released on bond.

Source: adomonline

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