Ann Arbor hotel with prostitution problem must hire security, court says
ANN ARBOR, MI July 16 2018 – An Ann Arbor hotel accused of failing to curb prostitution and other criminal activities on its property must have security onsite nightly, a court has ordered.
A hearing for the city of Ann Arbor’s nuisance lawsuit against the Victory Inn and Suites, 3750 Washtenaw Ave., was adjourned Wednesday, July 11, postponing the city’s request to close the hotel permanently.
Citing a history of prostitution and other nefarious activities allegedly going on at an Ann Arbor hotel, the city has filed a lawsuit seeking to shut the place down.
Noting the volume of police dispatches to the hotel, the city’s lawsuit claims the hotel owners have failed, neglected or refused to do anything to fix problems at the hotel, arguing it will continue to threaten public safety until a court order is issued to shut it down.
Attorneys representing the hotel could not be reached for comment.
Until the next hearing, the hotel is required to have security onsite from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. everyday along with random patrols to ensure everyone at the hotel is either an employee or registered guest, according to an amended court order signed July 9.
The hotel initially was required to maintain 24-hour security, but it was modified after reviewing a security assessment, according to the original order signed June 14.
The next court hearing is scheduled for Aug. 30 before Washtenaw County Trial Judge Timothy Connors.
The lawsuit makes reference to several incidents at the hotel, including the Jan. 17 arrest of Keith A. Perry, who prosecutors referred to as a “sneaky pimp” engaging in human trafficking and prostitution at the hotel. Perry is facing charges in Washtenaw County Trial Court.
