12 Men Arrested In Investigation Into Reported Downtown Prostitution Activity: Aurora Police

AURORA, IL — A dozen men were taken into custody earlier this month in connection with an investigation into complaints and reported prostitution activity in the downtown area, police said Tuesday.

The men were caught soliciting an undercover police officer for a sex act, officials said. Members of Aurora Police Department's Special Operations Group, Community Oriented Policing Unit and K-9 Unit participated in the prostitution reversal operation.

The following men were arrested and charged with solicitation of a sexual act. Ten cars were also impounded as part of the enforcement action, police said.

• Victor Felipe-Hernandez, 36, of Aurora
• Juan D. Munoz, 26, of Aurora
• Ronald T. Morgan, 66, of West Chicago
• Lorenzo Hernandez, 45, of Aurora
• Traore Mahamadou, 52, of Aurora
• Pablo Gaytan, 26, of Aurora
• Antoine S. Jackson, 47, of Chicago
• Ricardo Tochimani-Galindo, 51, of Warrenville
• Pedro Alvarez-Vieyra, 51, of Aurora
• Walther J. Perez-Estrada, 27, of Aurora
• Luis Gutierrez-Herrea, 30, of Aurora
• Eric Light, 37, of Romeoville

All 12 are scheduled to appear in court Aug. 5.

"The Aurora Police Department will continue conducting targeted enforcement operations in response to community concerns and reported illegal activity," Special Operations Group Lieutenant Chris McWilliams said in a statement. "Operations like these are also an important part of our broader efforts to combat human trafficking. By targeting the demand that drives exploitation, we can help disrupt the cycle that puts vulnerable people at risk of being victimized."