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Posted: Monday, January 01, 2018 12:28 PM
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Three Woman In LaFollette Arrested In Prostitution Sting Tuesday
Three women are under arrest in LaFollette following a prostitution sting on Tuesday.

The LaFollette Police Department said it received several complaints in regards to ongoing solicitation in the downtown area, leading detectives to conduct an undercover sting.

Detectives made three arrests: Rachell Ann Gardner, charged with prostitution, possession of a schedule II methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia; Brandy Marie Wilson, charged with prostitution; and Jessica Lynn Morgan, charged with prostitution, possession of a schedule II and possession of drug paraphernalia.

LDP said it plans to continue holding stings in the future, and added that they plan to target men soliciting prostitution as well.