The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit arrested 29 people — 24 men and five women — during a three-day operation targeting people using the internet to solicit sex, the agency announced.
The operation, dubbed “Operation County Line,” was conducted in partnership with the Intercept Task Force and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
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Investigators targeted individuals using online sites to solicit or offer prostitution.
While prostitution is a misdemeanor offense, JSO said it remains a serious crime that fuels human trafficking and spreads disease in the community.
The following suspects were arrested:
Devin Alexander Douglas, 29
Daniel Howard Fields Jr., 54
Travis Lance Alvin Yokel, 48
Stacey Chanell Clayton, 39
Brandon Michael Thomas Sr., 51
Steven James Winsberg, 40
Mohammed Tagelsir-Ma Mohammed, 33
Natorian Devert Apente Bell, 27
Nicholas Michael Male, 48
Roderick Lavaughn-Alexan Shuman II, 33
Darryl Charles Crooms Jr., 39
Gerald Martin Timmers, 47
Kamaria Anjelika Mills, 20
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JSO is asking the public to report suspected prostitution or suspicious activity, whether online or in person.
Tips can be reported to the agency at 904-630-0500 or to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, available 24/7, at 1-888-373-7888.
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