Citations issued at Romantic Escapades in Kingsport

The Sullivan County Sheriffs Office says two employees at the Romantic Escapades Adult store in Kingsport were cited after an investigation into complaints of alleged prostitution and sexual acts. An investigation was started after police received “numerous complaints from the community that alleged prostitution and sexual acts were occurring.” Those complaints claimed that prostitution and sexual acts were occurring within theatre rooms where pornographic content was being shown during business hours. Other complaints alleged patrons visiting the theatre had been exposed to sexually transmitted infections. On Monday, two employees were issued citations for prohibited activities. The investigation revealed that patrons visiting the theatre rooms would pay a fee to enter a closed section of the business where the alleged acts took place.