FLORENE-The Florence Police Department issued a press release concerning the arrest of a man who has been charged with Promoting Prostitution:
“Officers responded to a local business parking lot Saturday evening to a welfare call. The complainant advised a newer model white Cadillac Escalade stopped him in the parking lot and the male driver tried to sell him jewelry and a young female that was in the backseat. The complainant declined and called police.
The vehicle was pulled over by Florence Police officers in Muscle Shoals. After further investigation the driver, Gunici Ionut, was arrested and charged with Promoting Prostitution.
Gunici advised they were on vacation and traveling through Florence. The Department of Human Resources responded and took custody of the female.
This case is still under investigation and we ask if anyone has any information to please contact Det. Flippo at 256-760-6562.
Gunici Ionut is being held at the Lauderdale County Detention Center with no bond. “
*** Gunici Ionut is presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Sgt. Cliff Billingsley/ Florence Police Department
