HOUSTON – A wide-scale crime initiative netted several prostitution arrests in the Spring area.
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman announced the arrests at a press conference Thursday afternoon.
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Herman said the investigation began after police received complaints from concerned citizens.
Precinct 4 deputy constables launched an undercover operation in the area of FM 1960 and I-45 North Freeway in order to arrest 'johns' -- the men who pay for prostitutes.
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"The areas targeted by constable investigators in this operation were in close proximity to schools, day cares and churches," Herman said.
The following 16 men were charged with prostitution:
- Martin Howard Wallen, 40, also charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon
- James Montryond White, 39
- Victor Manuel Canchola Morales, 22
- Gino Farias Ramirez, 24
- Odili Jideofor Omekam, 23
- Khadeen Imani Wagner, 25, also had four outstanding warrants
- RF Finch III, 37
- Julio Cesar Casillas, 35
- Samuel Deshon Holmes, 26
- Juan Carlos Valladares, 46
- Ricardo Quevedo, 32
- Aaron Stephenson, 27
- Meshone Henry Feltus, 28
- Lederris Gibbs, 26.
- Jose Martinez, 31
- Ricardo Douglas, 34
