5 'Johns' Arrested by Sarasota Police

Editor's Note: One or more names in this report have been redacted in light of additional documentation provided regarding this case.

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Five men face solicitation of prostitution charges after the Sarasota Police Department conducted a prostitution sting along North Tamiami Trail Tuesday.

According to the department, the operation took place in the 4200 block and resulted in five men being caught in the act of trying to acquire services.

Those arrested are:

Giuseppe Lenzo, 74, of Surfside

• Charge: solicitation for prostitution

Richard Staubach, 68, of Sarasota

• Charge: solicitation for prostitution

Gary Beachem, 52, of Sarasota

• Charge: solicitation for prostitution

(name removed)

John G. Hoover, 69, of Bradenton

• Charge: solicitation for prostitution

All five men were booked into the Sarasota County Jail with bond set at $120 each.

Photos of Beachem, Staubach, Lenzo and Hoover courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department