WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - City police charged a 52-year-old Watertown man with patronizing a prostitute.

Michael R. LaLone of Franklin Street was charged after he allegedly agreed to pay a female $40 to perform a sex act. The incident took place Monday on Snell Street, police said.

LaLone was issued an appearance ticket for city court later this month.

‘Patronizing a prostitute’ is an infrequent charge in Watertown, as is prostitution itself, although city police charged a woman last week with the crime.

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