Crime & Safety
7 Arrested In Prostitution Sting Along Hwy 19 Corridor
Drugs, paraphernalia and warrants were also among charges levied against the women, ages 24 to 49.
PASCO COUNTY, FL -- Seven women, ranging in age from 24 to 49, were arrested last week following an undercover prostitution sting in New Port Richey, Holiday and Hudson along the U.S. Route 19 corridor, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.
The west side narcotics unit along with Ace3, warrants and detention transport departments participated in the operation, officials said Friday.
The seven were arrested on suspicion of prostitution along with various drug charges, including suspected possession of methamphetamine, crack cocaine, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia and warrants, deputies said.
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Arrested were: Carol Jean Howard, 49; Rachel Patricia Graham, 31; Michelle Lee Balser, 36; Tori Nikita Maurency, 24; Amanda Helen Elgers, 26; Shaylyn Nancy New, 31; and Erica Sue Gibbs, 27.
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