You are probably right. Good insight.
Anyone have any thoughts on this? I just sort of assume I'm safe from LE when hobbying because I see well reviewed providers and am always discreet about everything. But seeing this story made me nervous. I hear about stings from time to time but I don't ever recall hearing about a hotel manager "noticing something funny" and calling the police. How does that even happen? Really thin walls? Discussing prices? Meeting in the lobby? A small hotel? I tend to think the guy and/or girl just did something dumb but who knows. I'd like to think two call system where I just walk up, let myself in and begin is pretty foolproof but maybe I'm being naive.
Has anyone ever sensed this sort of thing might happen to them or have any thoughts about precautions?
from any place in the US!!! hahaha!!!
What are the facts of the case? This seems very odd. Definitely need more details. Hotels don't have the right to know what goes on behind closed doors. I suspect that he admitted to something. That is the only way that I could see him getting arrested here. Either that or he did something that the hotel considered disruptive to their operations --- and police were called and questioned the lady and him. ???????
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Arresting someone walking out of a hotel makes no sense. Especially if LE has no first hand knowledge of what happened in the room? Unless he was questioned but why? Did he confide in a buddy who turned him in? At least in my state walking out a hotel lobby door is not a crime. And actually, it's not a crime for a woman to have sex with the green bay packers so long as it's all in good fun. I'm not sure where they can find proof that money changed hands.
Only two people know what went on inside the room and at least from what we see no one knows what happened to the lady? Arresting him as he goes out the door? But not her in the room? Doesn't sound right. If he admitted something they would have turned around and arrested her too, don't you think? How bad was the suspicious activity in the room if they let her stay there? Makes no sense... I know the article says it wasn't a sting but we can't believe everything we read, can we?
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Actually that's not true. When you check into a hotel the agreement you sign states it will be used for personal and legal purposes. For the same reason a Hotel has an interest that you will not use one of their rooms as a point for the sale of drugs, they have the same reason to react if it is used for any other illegal activity. My suspicion is the lady stayed too long in the location and reports were made by staff or other guests. I mean really, numerous guys approaching one room and gently knocking on the door wouldn't raise some suspicions. That's the reason the smart providers have their own infall or move frequently.
could very well have been a number things unrelated to prostitution. Maybe they were looking into something else and stumbled on what they found. Or not. Who knows. The article is vague as fuck which is par for the course with cable news outlets. CNN is shit.
AP, Bloomberg, BuzzFeed, WaPo, New York Times, LA Times, Fox News ... there's a fairly long list of news outlets reporting pretty much exactly the same thing, a quick Google search would show that this is apparently all that's known right now. Not sure why you think that this is indicative of a problem with cable news.
AP, Bloomberg, BuzzFeed, WaPo, New York Times, LA Times, Fox News ... there's a fairly long list of news outlets reporting pretty much exactly the same thing, a quick Google search would show that this is apparently all that's known right now. Not sure why you think that this is indicative of a problem with cable news.
Seeing as they have infiltrated everything else.
It doesn't mention much so no idea what could've tipped the manager off.
Let's be mindful of the fact that many people do not know their rights in various circumstances with LE. You have a right to privacy in a hotel room, but not the same as your privacy at home.
At first I thought it was a knock and talk incident with LE but he was arrested while leaving. My guess as to what could've happened? Hotel management got a few complaints and/or noticed unusual traffic to/from her room (keep in mind, some hotels have hallway cameras). Management called police, who observed for a bit and made the arrest on probable cause.
Providers have to be careful to be mindful of their surroundings (e.g. Looking for cameras, being aware of housekeeping and neighbors) and to use caution when it comes to volume of clients and how long they are in the same place. Giving clients specific instructions on navigating the hotel is also helpful
The two call system works great. Honestly, all you can do is smartly exercise discretion and caution; know your rights and hope for the best!
Lots of info missing. Was escort arrested? Was the escort male or female? Where in MD?
Was the SA under surveillance? Way too many questions.
Before I check into a hotel/motel, attend a conference or meeting, or back in the day visit a provider I always cruise the parking lot and neighborhood. Even overseas. If I didn't drive I take a quick walk through the parking especially the lowest or top level of the parking. Vehicles used by LE or other authorities aren't that difficult to spot. Even if I am staying at a motel/hotel for a vacation I still do the same.
Just because you are seeing well reviewed provider doesn't mean she wasn't busted earlier in the day and isn't now helping LE with a promise they will go easy on her. You are still taking a chance.
Also don't use your work computer, laptop, or work cell for your hobbying and be aware of any big international meetings etc.
...seems pretty likely with me. And he's on Mike Pence's detail? Mike Pence is the guy who says he would "never dine alone with a woman who is not his wife." I'm sure Pence has everyone on high alert to prevent any sort of appearance of scandal...and this guy gets snagged.
So...could've been watching her room from that alone.
But as some others have said that article and others i've read are super vague other than the manager being suspicious about the room activity.
Has anyone ever sensed this sort of thing might happen to them or have any thoughts about precautions?
It's amazing how few facts are actually in the media reports, and other than using it as a cautionary tale to adhere to good screening and security, I'm not sure it's wise to draw too many conclusions.
It's pure speculation as to how much the agent was targeted or already under surveillance, and it's also unclear whether the manager had made previous calls or how "hot" the area is or was.
It also seems very odd that the police would be able to make an arrest based on someone simply leaving a hotel room. I suppose someone could incriminate themselves after being arrested, but simply leaving a hotel room where an (alleged) escort is hosting doesn't necessarily lead to a smoking gun. But there's a whole bunch of other evidence (or testimony) that may or may not be in play, and the media reports don't have many details at all.
(And of course, an arrest is different than a conviction, but that probably doesn't matter much for someone on Pence's security detail.)
More details were released this evening. People never learn....
Several local TV stations have reports on the court documents. It appears that the provider was operating from a Red Roof Inn with a clear view of the room doors from the parking lot. The Red Roof employees noticed the clients coming and going and called the cops, who set up a stakeout. The secret service guy then appeared and spent 12 minutes in the room. The cops followed him from the room and pulled him over. He reportedly told the cops that he found her ad on backpage, and went to the hotel to have sex with her but then left because she looked nasty. The cops then arrested the provider who told the cops that they did have sex. Obvious lessons here: sketchy providers use backpage, motels with doors visible from outside are risky, and you don't do yourself any favors by talking to the cops.
Makes sense. Probably a good idea to stay away from the Red Roof Inns, Motel 6's, Super 8's, Comfort Inn's, Quality Inn's, and other inherently seedy motels --- for a variety of reasons.
I suspect that generally speaking nobody cares that escorts are in hotels unless ...
1) there is a significant "incident" that draws unnecessary attention such as a significant argument or a drunk guy acting incredibly stupid or any number of other things, which results in surveillance (not formal law enforcement surveillance just management doing what they are supposed to do)
2) drugs are involved and management suspects that transactions are taking place
3) too many people going in and out of a room after 10 pm
4) anything else that could be disruptive to running efficient and effective operations