Crime & Safety

3 'Johns' Arrested in Prostitution Sting

The Sarasota Police Department recently cracked down on prostitution along the Tamiami Trail.

Three would be “Johns” found themselves in hot water Thursday when the Sarasota Police Department conducted a prostitution sting in the 4200 block of North Tamiami Trail.

The operation netted three arrests, an email to media from the department stated. Those arrested were:

Robert Ware, 39, of 512 Adelia Ave. in Sarasota.

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  • Charges: Solicitation for Prostitution, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Paraphernalia
  • Bond: $2,120.

Fernando Vidalcabrera, 42, of 2635 Browning St. in Sarasota

  • Charge: Solicitation for Prostitution
  • Bond: $120

Rodrigue Macharie, 43, of 27510 Tierra Del Fuego Circle in Punta Gorda

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  • Charge: Solicitation for Prostitution
  • Bond: $120

Photo Credit: From left, Ware, Vidalcabrera and Macharie/Courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department

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