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# Pair finds pimping ain’t easy
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/pair-finds-pimping-aint-easy/
- Published: 2005-04-26T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T06:46:44.000Z
- Author: Carolyn Sackariason
- Tags: Crime, Santa Monica, #archive-import

Local police busted up an alleged prostitution ring in Santa Monica last week, arresting two men for pimping escorts over the Internet.

Santa Monica Police arrested Clark Roy Decker, 42, and Ronnie Polk, 28, last Thursday on charges of pimping and conspiracy. The two are accused of using an Internet site to arrange and schedule prostitutes to meet men at various Santa Monica hotels.

“The prostitutes would often utilize the same room, handing off the key to the next prostitute,” said SMPD Lt. Frank Fabrega.

After receiving several complaints and tips from area residents, SMPD vice officers launched an investigation and discovered the Web site. Officers allege the escorts charged between $400 and $1,000 an hour, or $3,500 for an overnight encounter, Fabrega said.

SMPD officers on April 21 served a search warrant at Decker’s residence in Hermosa Beach, seizing an undisclosed amount of currency, computer records pertaining to the prostitution ring and a variety of illegal drugs, said Fabrega. Decker is believed to be the Web site’s operator.

Decker and Polk were released on $35,000 bail apiece. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case to determine whether more charges will be filed. Additional individuals involved in the alleged ring might also be targeted by authorities.

The Web site, which isn’t being disclosed because of the ongoing investigation, had profiled about 15 different women, with their photographs and backgrounds.

On Monday, the site was operable and had two women profiled. “Beth” was described as “19 and fresh from the Midwest where she was a model. (She) is the perfect ‘10’ that’s every man’s fantasy. Fun loving and outgoing, her incredible natural 36c, 24, 34, figure and French heritage will only prove why she’s high on our list of new providers. Like the perfect French tart, she’ll have you coming back for more....”

“Julie” also was described on the site: “The 20-year-old former high school cheerleader’s favorite sport is indoors. Blond and girl-next-door-beautiful, her natural 5’6, 110 pound, 34C, 24, 33 body is built for speed and she’s always ready for the big race. Sweet, smart and charming, she will have you doing cheers for her...”

A page on the site to direct potential customers to LA’s best escorts was not available on Monday, but it offered a phone number to not only inquire about its services, but also employment. However, the voicemail attached to the phone number was full and a message couldn’t be left. The voicemail boxes for the women profiled on the site also were full.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 26, 2005.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/042605.pdf?ref=smdp.com)