Tampa Police recently busted ten men in an undercover prostitution operation in Central Florida.
Tampa Police officers assigned to the Street-Anti Crimes Unit recently conducted an undercover prostitution operation along the Nebraska Avenue corridor. The November 17th initiative resulted in the arrest of ten individuals for solicitation of prostitution and the seizure of 10 vehicles.
“Prostitution is not a victimless crime and fuels the exploitation of vulnerable people. Those who pay for these services contribute to a cycle of harm and should be held accountable,” said Chief Lee Bercaw. “This operation should send a clear message that we are committed to enforcing community standards and will proactively address quality-of-life concerns for those who live and work in Tampa.”
According to local law enforcement, the following arrests were made during the operation:
Eduardo Javier Valero Yanez
Charge(s): One Misdemeanor Count of Soliciting Another to Commit Prostitution and One Misdemeanor Count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Frankie L Brown Jr
Charge(s): One Misdemeanor Count of Soliciting Another to Commit Prostitution
Marcelino Perez Sanchez
Charge(s): One Misdemeanor Count of Soliciting Another to Commit Prostitution
Eric D Johnson
Charge(s): One Misdemeanor Count of Soliciting Another to Commit Prostitution
Kenneth Wayne Seago
Charge(s): One Misdemeanor Count Oof f Soliciting Another to Commit Prostitution
Freddy Cortez Noyola
Charge(s): One Misdemeanor Count of Soliciting Another to Commit Prostitution
Markeith Jawuan Wilson
Charge(s): One Misdemeanor Count of Soliciting Another to Commit Prostitution
Marlon Gregorio Mariano Bello
Charge(s): One Misdemeanor Count of Soliciting Another to Commit Prostitution
Eric Edward Knight
Charge(s): One Misdemeanor Count of Soliciting Another to Commit Prostitution
Carl Randall Domer
Charge(s): One Misdemeanor Count of Soliciting Another to Commit Prostitution
Below are some of the resources that can be used if you believe someone is a victim of human trafficking or prostitution:
National Human Trafficking Hotline
• 1-888-373-7888
• Text: 233733
• Online: https://humantraffickinghotline.org
Florida Human Trafficking Hotline
• 1-855-FLA-SAFE (1-855-352-7233)
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
• Call: 211
• Online: https://www.crisiscenter.com/about-us/services-programs/care-coordination/
• Email: Human Trafficking Care Coordination [email protected]
In an emergency locally, call 911 or the Tampa Police non-emergency number at 813-231-6130.
