Ten people are under arrest for prostitution related charges that are internet based.
Investigators from Citrus, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, and Sumpter counties and the Orlando Police department joined in a joint operation to crackdown on the illegal activity.
Investigators say Craig’sList is a major contributor driving this type of crime but other internet based services are involved as well.
Among the 10 persons charged are:
Selina Johnson B/F
Rose Angelica Valle W/F
Devin Littlejohn B/F (has several prior prostitution arrests)
Tessa Ledwig W/F
Paulina Balisamo W/F
Tjari McCloud
Two other suspects are under arrest as well:
Benji Nelson DOB 7/29/84
Alexandre Kaiser 8/19/93
These suspects are being investigated for prostitution related charge, as well as, possible kidnapping and false imprisonment charges.
One of the prostitution suspects say Nelson or Kaiser or both, forced her into prostitution and took her baby and would not return the child until she delivered money to them.
Jeff Williamson
Media Specialist/Public Information Oflficer
Orange County Sheriff’s Office
407 254-7347
