Crime & Safety
5 Arrested In Undercover Prostitution Sting
The Montgomery County District Attorney announced the arrests of five men in conjunction with the sting operation.
Five men have been arrested in conjunction with an undercover prostitution sting by Montgomery County authorities, officials said.
According to District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, the following men have been arrested for attempting to pay money for sexual services:
- Wellington Bravo of West Chester
- Richard Bruno Jr. of King of Prussia
- Joeseph Dalesandro of Coatesville
- Johnny R. Parker of Royersford
The arrests were announced Friday by Ferman. The district attorney worked with Upper Merion Township Police to conduct the Thursday sting targeting human trafficking and the commercial sex trade in the King of Prussia area.
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According to Ferman, authorities placed an online advertisement offering prostition services.
In response, authorities received “hundreds of communications,” including texts and calls.
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Each defendant agreed to pay money for sex, Ferman said. Each defendant will have a preliminary hearing. The exact dates of those hearings are pending, Ferman said.
(PHOTOS From right: Richard Bruno Jr.; Joeseph Dalesandro; Johnny R. Parker; Wellington Bravo)
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