Harris County – Precinct 4 constables announced more than a dozen arrests after a prostitution sting in Harris county. A Houston police officer was among them.
Nineteen people were arrested over a two-day bust, including Officer Tony James Sellers, 46, an 18-year veteran of the force. Sellers is charged with prostitution/solicitation.
The undercover operation took place Wednesday and Thursday in north Harris County in response to complaints of prostitution taking place close to schools and day cares.
"We're very happy with these results to get these folks off the streets and make our community safer," Constable Mark Herman said.
Officers posed as male "Johns," while female undercover investigators posed as street prostitutes.
Nineteen males were arrested and charged with prostitution or soliciting prostitution.
The Houston Police Department was contacted for a comment about the officer who was arrested. They have not yet responded.