Prince George’s County police Captain Leigh Mints said of the operation:

“Prostitution is a gateway crime.  It can lead to drugs, robberies and shootings. We want to let everyone know this kind of activity is not something we want in this county and we’re doing all we can to prevent it.”

The following people have been arrested and charged so far in the ongoing sting operation:

• John Amtequera – 33 – Silver Springs
• Oscar Benitez – 42 – West Lanham
• Joseph Cadet – 46 – Beltsville
• Jamesyin Chi – 42 – Rockville
• Mahndel Green – 39 – Bowie
• Mark Hallenman – 55 – Annapolis
• Niegel Kham – 27 – Beltsville
• Keith Lambkin – 34 – College Park
• Asburton Nelson – 50 – Silver Springs
• Visuas Patel – 42 – Laurel
• Anig Sawat – 49 – Berwin, Md.
• Clifton Stone – 52 – Bladensburg
• Michael Zeydelis – 40 – Reisterstown
• Alexis Williams – 29 – Cleveland, OH
• Channel Karnes – 23 – Orlando, FL
• Jershelle Bey-Wilson – 24 – Washington, DC
• Bernadette Harper – 27 – Washington, DC
• Angela Oladiji – 23 – Washington, DC
• Gloria Reyes – 42 – Hyattsville

The Prince George’s County Police Department encourages motel and hotel management to cooperate with police and to report observed illegal activities.  As is always the case, callers wishing to remain anonymous may Call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477), Text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).