A special Warren police unit is cracking down on prostitution in an area of the city often referred to as “Area 51”.

On Wednesday night, the Warren Street Crimes Unit and City Law Department conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of four women.

According to the police reports, the SCU received several complaints about females walking in the area flagging down cars.

Billie Jo Williams,32, Jessica Buzzelli,35, Gladys Postlethwait,44, and Hope Cline,33, are charged with solicitation.

All four were booked into the Trumbull County Jail.

Cline posted bond and was released. The other three were scheduled for video arraignment Thursday afternoon.

According to Warren Law Director Gregg Hicks, "Area 51" is a nickname Warren law enforcement has given to the area stretching from Elm Road NE, Porter Street NE, Scott Street NE, and N Park Ave known for its high crime rates.

Hicks describes "Area 51"  as a "high incident area", referencing the arrest of two armed robbers recently arrested there.

According to the Central Intelligence Agency, the original "Area 51" is a test range in Nevada.  

The area has been the focal point of alien conspiracy theories for years.