Investigators Identify 12 Arrested In Tuscaloosa Prostitution Bust

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force has identified 12 men arrested following a two-day undercover prostitution operation at an area hotel.

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On Tuesday, the task force provided names and charges for the following suspects:

• Andrew Walker, of Moss Point, Mississippi, was charged with soliciting prostitution and his bond was set at $1,000.
• Blake Lancaster, of Northport, was charged with soliciting prostitution and his bond was set at $1,000.
• Gildardo Escobar, of Tuscaloosa, was charged with soliciting prostitution and his bond was set at $1,000.
• Dexter McCain, of Tuscaloosa, was charged with soliciting prostitution, second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. His bond was set at $17,000.
• Joseph Harris, of Tuscaloosa, was charged with soliciting prostitution and his bond was set at $1,000.
• Kenneth Whitaker Jr., of Tuscaloosa, was charged with soliciting prostitution and his bond was set at $1,000.
• Quinterrius Long, of Tuscaloosa, was charged with soliciting prostitution and his bond was set at $1,000.
• Samuel Pascual, of Northport, was charged with soliciting prostitution and his bond was set at $1,000.
• Ravon Sledge, of Columbus, Mississippi, was charged with soliciting prostitution and his bond was set at $1,000.
• Cedric Jones, of Tuscaloosa, was charged with soliciting prostitution and his bond was set at $1,000.
• Donta Spruill, of Tuscaloosa, was charged with soliciting prostitution and his bond was set at $1,000.

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