Southington Cops Make Prostitution Arrests Following Sting

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Southington police on Monday said they have arrested two women for prostitution following an undercover operation.

The sting was conducted on June 19, police said. The operation was "planned in response to the numerous reports and complaints that prostitutes were active at several Southington motels," police said.

An officer working with the Department's Special Investigations Unit posed as a customer and contacted several known prostitutes who were offering their services through various social media and online sites, according to a report. Arrangements were made to meet the undercover officer at a local motel room where there were "discussions of exchanging money for sexual conduct," police said.

Arrested were Darlene Martino, 55, of Wolcott, and Brandy Milone, 28, of Waterbury, according to a report.

Martino was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.

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