BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - A Rock Island man is facing pimping charges, after police say they were investigating reports of prostitution.

Marrico R. Parker, 29, of Rock Island, is charged with pimping, according to an arrest affidavit.

The charges against Parker, stem from the following.

Friday, an undercover officer had texted with two women who agreed to sell sexual services for 15 minutes in exchange for $300 at the Isle Casino south tower, according to court documents. They told the undercover officer to meet them at the 8th floor elevator.

Officers exited the 8th floor elevator and detained the two women, court documents said. Several feet from them, sitting in the corner, was Parker, who refused to identify himself, but the officer believed he was involved.

Officers said they sea

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