Arrest of rookie NYPD officers highlights ongoing prostitution problem in Queens

JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (PIX11) -- The arrest of two rookie NYPD officers on Roosevelt Avenue is once again drawing attention to the persistent issue of prostitution in Jackson Heights. 

Local leaders say the sex trade remains active despite a concerted effort to improve the quality of life in Queens. 

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Barely two years into their careers, officers Justin McMillen and Justin Colon are accused of betraying the badge — allegedly victimizing the very people they swore to protect.