Woman Used Upscale North Jersey Apartment For Prostitution: Sheriff

A woman was charged with soliciting prostitution out of an upscale North Jersey apartment complex Friday after police and sheriff's officers conducted a joint investigation.

Authorities learned that Sandra Rios, 37, of Paterson was using the apartment to engage in prostitution, said Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik.

A detective made an appointment with Rios, who directed him to the Mountain View Crossing apartment complex in Wayne, Berdnik said.

Rios negotiated a sexual act in exchange for money and was arrested, the sheriff said. She was charged with soliciting prostitution, a fourth-degree crime, and released pending a court appearance.

"I want to comment the detectives from the Wayne Police Department and the Passaic County Sheriff's Office who were involved in this investigation and arrest," Berdnik said.

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Photo: Sandrea Rios, — Passaic County Sheriff's Office