Long Beach police have arrested five men for soliciting sex and another for attempting to rob a sex worker during the department’s targeted operations along the Long Beach Boulevard corridor.
To address community concerns about illegal activity related to human trafficking, the Long Beach Police Department said it cracked down on sex solicitation throughout the month of March.
As a result of the operation, a total of six people were arrested, and three cars were towed, police said.
These are the people arrested for solicitation, according to Long Beach police:
Briana Hoyem, a 28-year-old Long Beach resident, arrested March 25 and March 31, 2026.
David Lozano, 39-year-old Los Angeles resident, arrested March 25, 2026.
Azora Mack, 22-year-old Fresno resident, arrested March 25, 2026
Eduardo Cortez, 27-year-old Long Beach resident, arrested March 25
Alex Palma, 38, Long Beach resident, arrested March 31
Also, Blazie Douglas, 34-year-old resident of Long Beach was booked for robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and soliciting prostitution.
Police said officers learned about a robbery in progress and respond to Long Beach Boulevard near the 91 Freeway. The responding officers found Douglas pointing a gun at a commercial sex worker and tried to rob her, police said.
Douglas was being held without bail on Tueday.
“Efforts like these reflect our continued commitment to addressing illegal activity while prioritizing the safety and dignity of those impacted by exploitation,” said Chief of Police Wally Hebeish.