By Susan Will, Shoreline Communications Specialist
Sugar’s on Aurora is one of four strip clubs to be forfeited and sold by the federal government as part of a plea by the owners, three associates of Frank Colacurcio, Sr. Sugar's has been closed since last July following a earlier conspiracy plea by another associate.
“Congratulations to the team of federal, state and local law-enforcement officials for successfully prosecuting the owners of Sugar’s. We applaud the end to the exploitation of young women there,” says City of Shoreline Mayor Keith McGlashan.
According to The Seattle Times, the clubs have been targets of federal and local law enforcement officials as alleged fronts for prostitution and money laundering for a long time. Colacurcio and his son, Frank, Jr., are the last two to go to trial and are accused of various conspiracy, racketeering and prostitution-related offenses.
“Multiple law enforcement agencies helped to put an end to this criminal activity. We appreciate the efforts of our partners in helping us make our community safer,” says Shoreline Police Chief Dan Pingrey.
“With the major City improvements now underway in the area, the closing of Sugar’s is timely. It further clears the way for the community’s vision for a better Aurora and bright future for Shoreline,” says Mayor McGlashan.
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“With the major City improvements now underway in the area, the closing of Sugar’s is timely. It further clears the way for the community’s vision for a better Aurora and bright future for Shoreline,” says Mayor McGlashan
ReplyDeleteThank you for the honest breadth of coverage on this article. Controlling real estate is the core issue. When has "morality" been the true pursuit? Cleaning up the corridor doesn't equal changing lives' for the better. It only makes our little suburban existence more insulated by shoving the hookers, strippers and "perv" activity somewhere up or down Aurora/99.
It will be titillating watching the new owners improve this corner. Gee, what's in the area? night clubs, casinos, video... is the methadone clinic still in the area? Yup,"clear the way for community's vision."
Sugars has been closed for MONTHS!
ReplyDeleteDo you mean nobody has noticed the empty parking lot since the arrests last year?
No one ever noticed the sign that said Sugars was closed for remodeling?
All of the other clubs have been in operation during the past year EXCEPT SUGARS.
Wow, closing Sugars and catching the graffiti vandal just made Shoreline so much safer...