Tip Leads To Bradenton Woman's Prostitution Arrest

BRADENTON, FL – A tip received through Crime Stoppers has led to the arrest of a Bradenton woman on prostitution charges.

According to the Bradenton Police Department, its officers received a tip on March 28 alleging that Jessica Genz was conducting illegal prostitution activity out of her home at 1217 12th Ave. W. Undercover officers also located a Backpage account for Genz, an email from the agency stated. Genz, the email said, used the website to advertise “female escort” services.

During the course of a three-day investigation, detectives made contact with Genz, the email said. On March 31, an undercover officer met with Genz in front of her home and she agreed to perform a sex act in exchange for $100, the agency said.

Genz was subsequently arrested.

No further information about the case is available. Police do ask, however, that anyone with information about the case or another one like it contact Sgt. Shannon Seymour at 941-932-9316. Tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-634-8477 or going online to www.manateecrimestoppers.com.

Booking photo courtesy of the Bradenton Police Department

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