9 Arrested In Human-Trafficking Sting In Solano County

SOLANO COUNTY, CA – Nine arrests were made in a Saturday human-trafficking operation conducted in Solano County by the detectives of the Fairfield Police Department’s Investigations Bureau and the Suisun Police Department.

The operation, conducted on the 1300 block of Lawler Ranch Parkway in Suisun, involved detectives using internet websites and posing as customers to contact alleged prostitutes who appeared to look underage, police said.

"After agreeing on a price for various sex acts, the suspected prostitutes went to the residence where the operation was occurring. Once they arrived at the residence, the women were taken into custody, and efforts were made to determine if they were victims of human trafficking," according to the Fairfield Police Department.

A victim advocate from Safequest was also available to offer resources to any of the women contacted, police said.

After the detectives concluded their investigation, police said, the following people were booked in the Solano County Jail for suspicion of prostitution-related charges:

· Jessica Montanio, 28 year old Las Vegas resident
· Billie Jeanne Cook, 18 year old Fairfield resident
· Chelsea Thompson, 20 year old Napa resident
· Sharde Hatchett, 23 year old Vallejo resident
· Angelica Redman, 26 year old Vallejo resident
· Valeria Goulart, 22 year old Fairfield resident
· Ernesto Gutierrez, 23 year old Fairfield resident
· Robert McPherson, 20 year old Suisun resident
· Felicia Hillark, 22 year old Fairfield resident

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