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Bloomington Prostitution Sting Nets 30 Arrests as DHS Disputes ICE Ties of Suspect Identified by Police

Police report a record operation that reached roughly 330 contacts, with most cases expected as gross misdemeanors.

An ICE patch and badge are seen on an agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 22, 2026.
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Overview

  • Bloomington police said the multi-day undercover effort, dubbed "Operation Lookin’ for Love in All the Wrong Places," began on Feb. 4 and resulted in 30 arrests.
  • Chief Booker Hodges said 28 suspects will face gross misdemeanor charges, while two repeat offenders will be charged with felonies.
  • One individual who interacted with undercover officers is under investigation for potential sex trafficking, according to police.
  • Police identified one arrestee as Brashad Johnson, 36, of Maple Grove, described by the chief as a Department of Defense contractor who conducts background checks for multiple federal agencies.
  • A DHS spokesperson said Johnson is not an ICE employee or contractor and has no ICE affiliation, while reporters noted no immediate response from the Department of Defense to requests for comment.