Pleasantville man accused of promoting prostitution and weapon charges

Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner has accused 42-year-old Henry Lovest of multiple counts including promoting prostitution and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Officials say Lovest forced women to engage in prostitution through threats, physical harm, and provision of drugs. Lovest also reportedly collected all payments the women made from the prostitution activity.

These accusations come from information officials collected when police searched the Homestead Lodge at 701 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville on February 28 of this year.

These charges are merely an accusation and not proof of guilt. If anyone has further information about this case, please contact police.