Abingdon Man Charged In Prostitution Sting: Police

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

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Seven men are facing charges after they allegedly offered money to an undercover female police officer for sex in Howard County, and a Harford County man was among them.

Jeffrey Jomo Walker, 49, of the 2900 Islay Court, was charged with four prostitution-related charges and one count of disorderly conduct, court records show.

Walker and six other men allegedly responded to an ad that police had placed on Backpage.com, a website often used in the sex business. Police said the men called the phone number from the ad, spoke with an undercover female officer and asked for a meeting place. When the men showed up on Monday to an undisclosed hotel in Howard County, authorities said they placed the following individuals under arrest for solicitation of prostitution and disorderly conduct:

• Jeffrey Jomo Walker, 49, of Abingdon
• (name removed)
• Quintyn Anthony Fraser, 26, of Capito Heights
• Guillermo Alejandro Saenz Moreno, 20, of Laurel
• Wesley Karl Watkins, 30, of Severn
• Sherman Marelle Wilkes, 38, of Owings Mills
• Brandon Michael Williams, 21, of Laurel

This operation is part of Howard County’s ongoing effort to combat human trafficking. The Howard County Police Department regularly posts ads on Backpage alerting potential clients and victims that officers are watching and offering resources for support.

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