8 Nabbed In Wall Prostitution Bust, Monmouth Sheriff Says

FREEHOLD, N.J. -- Nineteen people were arrested last weekend in an undercover prostitution investigation in Wall and Hazlet townships, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden said Thursday.

Twelve females were charged with solicitation of prostitution and seven people were charged with promotion of prostitution as a result of the operation conducted by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hazlet and Wall Township Police Departments, Golden said.

“Prostitution is not a victimless crime and we need to put a dent in illegal sex trafficking since it lures underage individuals into this illicit trade and leads to other criminal activities,” Golden said. “I commend all involved for their diligent work which yielded positive results and will help keep our communities safer.”

In addition to the prostitution charges, several of those arrested face additional drug or weapons charges, officials said. A total of $5,000 was confiscated, they said.

“The success of this operation will help deter prostitution activities and other crimes from occurring, and will improve the quality of life for neighbors and others who are also affected by this illegal activity,” said Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni.

“We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to address the solicitation and promotion of prostitution in an effort to improve the quality of life for everyone in Monmouth County and to decrease the risk of criminal activity to our neighborhoods,” he said.

“Sex trafficking is a crime that degrades our state,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard M. Frankel. “I am proud that working with our local law enforcement partners resulted in 19 arrests making Monmouth County safer for all.”

All individuals arrested were processed on scene or at the local police departments. The commitment of law enforcement and cooperation of several suspects have resulted in ongoing human trafficking investigations throughout the state.

Those arrested and the charges they face are as follows:

Wall Arrests

• Shakera Dickerson, Freehold, Solicitation Prostitution
• Falcon Cook, Brick, Solicitation Prostitution
• Riesha Hinton, Washington DC, Solicitation Prostitution
• Abidemi Roberts, Passaic, Solicitation Prostitution, Possession of a Weapon
• Jason Cruz, Woodhaven, N.Y., Promoting Prostitution
• Andre Frazier, Ozone Park, N.Y., Promoting Prostitution
• Sabrina Cisternino, Asbury Park, Solicitation Prostitution, Possession of CDS
• Sean Jacobs, Atlantic City, Promoting Prostitution, Possession of Marijuana

Hazlet Arrests

• Catherine Chrysler, New York City, Solicitation Prostitution
• Nazleen Rodriguez, Perth Amboy, Solicitation Prostitution
• Jessica Brown, Philadelphia, Solicitation Prostitution
• Shavarra Henson, Trenton, Solicitation Prostitution
• Stephanie Green, Rochester, N.Y., Solicitation Prostitution
• Fanisha James, East Rochester, N.Y., Solicitation Prostitution
• Jurue Miller, Plainfield, Promoting Prostitution, Possession of CDS, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Possession within School Zone
• Angelina Randazzo, Green Brook, N.J., Solicitation Prostitution, Possession of CDS, Possession with intent to distribute, Possession within school zone
• Michelle Baker, Philadelphia, Promoting Prostitution
• Carl Seldon, Philadelphia, Promoting Prostitution
• Rasuhru Lewis, Jersey City, Promoting Prostitution