Charlottesville, VA  2024-08-03

On August 3, 2024, the FBI arrested Brian Lamont Turner in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a 15-hour standoff at his residence. Turner, 42, is accused of operating a prostitution ring spanning the East Coast and is facing federal prostitution and drug charges. The FBI's operation involved the use of flash bangs to secure Turner and rescue a woman from the house. Turner allegedly used online platforms to post prostitution ads and targeted women with drug problems, controlling them by withholding drugs. This arrest follows Turner’s previous criminal history, including charges for running a prostitution ring in 2019 and other serious offenses. The investigation has been ongoing for almost a year.

Illegal Activities

• Running a prostitution ring
• Drug-related crimes
• Federal prostitution charges
• Human trafficking