LEONARDTOWN, Md. (Dec. 8, 2014)—The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Vice/Narcotics division today announced the results of a prostitution sting called Operation Naughty List which resulted in 16 arrests, both male and female. A 16-year-old girl from Calvert Co. was among those arrested. Police say they targeted websites that are frequently used to solicit prostitution in St. Mary's County in addition to responding to specific complaints from the public.
Police declined to identify the Web sites.
Police issued a statement that argues that the social impacts of prostitution often exceed that of mere sex between consenting adults. "Beyond the quality of life issues that are associated with prostitution, other serious criminal acts—such as human trafficking, sexual assault, drug distribution and robbery—are known to have a prostitution nexus."
On one occasion, detectives answered a posting for a female offering sex for money stating she was 19-years-old. When the suspect arrived, she confirmed the sexual act she was going to perform was in exchange for money before she was taken into custody. Once she was placed under arrested, it was discovered she was a 16-year-old from Calvert County. Detectives recovered oxycodone and marijuana during the search incident to arrest. Calvert County Department of Juvenile Services was contacted. The juvenile suspect was arrested, processed and released to her parent awaiting a hearing in Juvenile Court.
"This operation confirms the value in consistently enforcing crimes related to prostitution," noted Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of the Vice/Narcotics division in a prepared statement. "Hopefully a young women will receive some much needed help, employees who have sensitive positions that are easily compromised will realize how vulnerable they become, and that each of the offenders expose themselves to safety and health risk."
The following suspects were arrested during the course of this operation:
David Michael Nevins, 28, of California, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
Anthony Christopher Miluzzo, 26, of Lexington Park, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
David Paul Bryner, 50, of Hollywood, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
Donald Douglas Gates, 53, of Lusby, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
Rodger Kenneth Leasure, 51, of Lexington Park, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
Kenneth Donald Moir, 48, of Callaway, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
William Hunter Parrot, 24, of Lusby, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
Christopher Lee Knott, 27, of California, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
Shaun Patrick Jennings, 37, of Loveville, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
Daniels, Dash Andrew, 32, of California, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
Robert Allen Millar, 43, of Hopewell, Va. was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
Debbrato Das, 31, of Lexington Park, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
Perez, Allendy Jose, 37, of Lexington Park, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for paying for a sex act.
Pallanti, Allyson Olivia, 20, of Baltimore, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for agreeing to provide a sex act for money.
Gipson, Kelly Jean, 47, of Lanham, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for agreeing to provide a sex act for money.
Patricia Louise Butler, 36, of Lexington Park, was arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution for agreeing to provide a sex act for money.