6 Men and 1 Woman Arrested Overnight for Prostitution

1/24/08 -- OKC, OK - According to the Oklahoma County jail blotter, 6 men and one woman were arrested overnight on prostitution related charges.

Booked into the Oklahoma County jail were;

Jeremiah D. Jones White male DOB: 1/3/78 (30) Resides in the 4600 block of SE 23rd, OKC, OK Charge: Offering to engage.

Todd Allen Coker White male DOB: 10/25/82 (25) Resides in the 500 block of SW 93rd., OKC, OK Charge: Offering to engage.

Ronald Paul Fish White male DOB: 1/8/43 (65) Resides in the 6400 block of SE 57th, OKC, OK Charge: Offering to engage.

Selvin Omar Perez-Gonzales Mexican male DOB: 2/24/78 (29) Resides in the 1900 block of NW 14th, OKC, OK Charge: offering to engage.

Lucio Sanchez Gutierrez Mexican male DOB: 12/13/83 (24) No home address given Charge: Offering to engage.

Armando Morales Herrera (Olivas) Mexican male DOB: 4/1/79 (28) Resides in Waukomis, OK Charge: Offering to engage.

Kesa Leann H. Mexican female DOB: 6/27/79 (28) Resides in OKC, OK Charge: Offering to engage.

No additional information was available at the time of this report. However, JohnTV.com was out and about on the night of the arrests (Wednesday) when we noticed an obvious vice sting and take down area on South Robinson Ave. after 8pm.

Check back with JohnTV.com for the official police reports and court action.

6 Men and 1 Woman Arrested Overnight for Prostitution

1/24/08 -- OKC, OK - According to the Oklahoma County jail blotter, 6 men and one woman were arrested overnight on prostitution related charges.

Booked into the Oklahoma County jail were;

Jeremiah D. Jones White male DOB: 1/3/78 (30) Resides in the 4600 block of SE 23rd, OKC, OK Charge: Offering to engage.

Todd Allen Coker White male DOB: 10/25/82 (25) Resides in the 500 block of SW 93rd., OKC, OK Charge: Offering to engage.

Ronald Paul Fish White male DOB: 1/8/43 (65) Resides in the 6400 block of SE 57th, OKC, OK Charge: Offering to engage.

Selvin Omar Perez-Gonzales Mexican male DOB: 2/24/78 (29) Resides in the 1900 block of NW 14th, OKC, OK Charge: offering to engage.

Lucio Sanchez Gutierrez Mexican male DOB: 12/13/83 (24) No home address given Charge: Offering to engage.

Armando Morales Herrera (Olivas) Mexican male DOB: 4/1/79 (28) Resides in Waukomis, OK Charge: Offering to engage.

Kesa Leann H. Mexican female DOB: 6/27/79 (28) Resides in OKC, OK Charge: Offering to engage.

No additional information was available at the time of this report. However, JohnTV.com was out and about on the night of the arrests (Wednesday) when we noticed an obvious vice sting and take down area on South Robinson Ave. after 8pm.

Check back with JohnTV.com for the official police reports and court action.

2008 arrests now published on JohnTV.com

1/22/08 -- Starting today, you can now track each and every prostitution related arrest in Oklahoma County on JohnTV.com (see left navigational menu under 'arrests').

In years past, a popular feature on JohnTV.com was an arrest section that detailed each and every person booked into the Oklahoma County jail for alleged acts of pandering, pimping, human trafficking, prostitution, public lewdness and indecency.

After receiving dozens of requests to continue the arrest section, we have now re-launched it with a couple of revisions.

The 2008 arrests section will continue to include the names and (when available) the mug shots of all men arrested.

However, JohnTV.com is removing the last name and mug shot link to females arrested.

JohnTV.com is also adding the home address of the arrested males and a link to the criminal trial.

JohnTV.com will also be adding information on what type of activity led to the individual's arrest (street, escort, massage parlor prostitution, etc.).

Finally, JohnTV.com is also keeping a running calculation of arrest statistics.

Video Vigilante aids in arrest of wanted felon after taping armed robbery

1/9/08 -- OKC, OK - A wanted felon is arrested for armed robbery and outstanding warrants after being videotaped by Oklahoma City's own Video Vigilante.

Brian Bates, aka the Video Vigilante and founder of JohnTV.com, was near SW 33rd and South Robinson Ave. Monday afternoon when he witnessed a known drug dealer becoming aggressive with a known street prostitute.

The drug dealer and convicted felon, David DuJuan Robinson, 31, backed the female victim, 40, into an alley and allegedly robbed her.

"Initially I thought I might be witnessing a drug deal or lewd act", said Bates. "But then it became obvious the woman was in distress and the man was searching her possessions and taking things," said Bates.

Bates then called 911 to report the suspicious activity.

"I wasn't exactly sure what was going on, but I knew the black male was not her pimp," said Bates.

Bates tells JohnTV.com that the woman, who has multiple street prostitution arrests and convictions, is pimped by convicted murderer, Thomas S. Wornick, 41.

According to the victim, Robinson threatened to stab her if she did not hand over her belongings.

The victim complied and Robinson returned to a Lincoln Towncar parked nearby.

Bates says a motorcycle officer arrived on scene very quickly and held the suspect at gun point while waiting for backup.

Bates left to find the victim and urged her to return to the scene to ensure the robber was arrested.

Robinson was found to have a knife and the victim's possessions on him when searched by police.

Robinson was also wanted for violation of a suspended sentence related to a drug conviction.

Robinson was transported to the Oklahoma County Jail, where he was booked in for armed robbery and violating his suspended sentence.

Robinson's Department of Corrections criminal resume includes convictions for armed robbery, drug possession and distribution.

Robinson has 11 interactions listed in Oklahoma County Court Clerk records.

Local News: Police report released in Deputy Dean arrest

1/1/08 -- OKC, OK - Oklahoma City police release the December 14 prostitution arrest report of Pottawatomie County Sheriff's deputy James R. Dean.

JohnTV.com broke the news of Deans arrest for engaging in an act of public sex with a known, and mentally handicapped, street prostitute to local media outlets two weeks ago after being tipped off by a JohnTV.com fan.

You can read the original article from JohnTV.com by clicking here.

According to the police report, Dean was arrested around noon after stopping for a known street prostitute that was observed "wav[ing] at several vehicles..."

Undercover officers then followed Dean and the prostitute. Dean reportedly parked on a dead end street, at a public park, at SE 39th and South Broadway.

When officers approached Dean's truck they reportedly witnessed the prostitute performing oral sex on Dean.

Further investigation led officers to believe Dean had agreed to pay the prostitute $20 in exchange for the sex act.

Dean and the prostitute were arrested and Dean's '96 Ford F250 was impounded.

Upon Dean's arrest, it was discovered he had in his possession .45 and .38 caliber handguns, ammunition and a tazer.

Dean was released from the Oklahoma County jail in record time after posting bond. The mentally handicapped prostitute, Leola S., remains in custody (now 19 days after being arrested).

According to the official police report, Dean was observed and arrested by members of the Oklahoma City Nuisance Abatement Unit (NAU).

Nuisance Abatement is a unit most Oklahoman's have probably never heard of, but their efforts, ability and willingness to positively impact our communities is immense.

The NAU investigates all nuisance crimes in the city, including but not limited to; street prostitution and properties being utilized to harbor and/or further individuals and/or groups involved in prostitution, gangs and drugs.

Most recently the NAU has been focusing their attention on South Robinson Ave. and the areas near SE 44th and Byers.

Unlike Oklahoma City Vice, it seems members of the NAU have gone out of their way to introduce themselves and solicit information and/or concerns from business owners and other community members in the neighborhoods they are working.

Nat'l News: JohnTV.com and Video Vigilante featured in Wired magazine

1/1/08 -- The December 20, 2007 edition of Wired magazine (issue 16.01) hightlights the anti-prostitution efforts of Oklahoma's own Brian Bates, aka the Video Vigilante and founder of JohnTV.com.

You can read the article, entitled, "Look Out, Baddies, YouTube Neighborhood Watch Has Its Eye on You" by clicking here.

The images at the top of the article are from the now very infamous video shot by Bates of a Lowe's delivery driver caught with a known street prostitute. (YouTube Links: video - newscast - all videos)

'Criminals Gone Wild' producer underfire and under investigation over 'reality' DVD

12/18/07 -- Brooklyn, N.Y. - A DVD purporting to show real footage of violent crimes including shootings, carjackings and sexual assault has the Internet buzzing, police investigating and critics outraged at reality filmmaking gone wild.

Producer Ousala Aleem, 25, says he has already sold more than 10,000 copies of "Criminals Gone Wild," which reportedly contains raw and uncut footage of robberies, muggings, drive-by shootings and assaults.

Police in New York City are looking into whether the footage is indeed real.

(Click here to read entire article - external link)

Local News: Sheriff's deputy busted with handicapped street prostitute in South OKC

12/17/07 -- OKC, OK - A reserve deputy with the Pottawatomie County sheriff's office was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly engaging in public sex with a mentally handicapped street prostitute.

James R. Dean, 54, of Tecumseh, was observed by police officers soliciting a known street prostitute near a public park at SW 36th and South Robinson Ave. in South Oklahoma City.

Leola S., 41, is known to JohnTV.com as a habitual street prostitute and drug addict. Making matters worse, Leola is mentally handicapped.

Police report that they watched as Dean procured Leola and then parked near SE 39th and Broadway.

Officers approached Dean's vehicle and reportedly observed him engaging in a lewd act with Leola.

Reportedly, officers were able to ascertain that Dean offered Leola $10 for oral sex in public.

Both Dean and Leola were taken into custody and booked into the Oklahoma County Jail.

KOKH Fox25 news reported that Dean has been removed from the reserved deputy list in his county.

Charges of engaging in an act of public lewdness are expected to be filed against both Dean and Leola.

The official police report has not yet been released.

Check back with JohnTV.com for more information as it becomes available.

Nat'l News: Man pleads guilty to sex trafficking

12/15/07 -- Tennessee - A man admitted this week in a federal courtroom to luring two juvenile girls into the United States under false pretenses and forcing them into prostitution in Memphis and Nashville.

Juan Mendez pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of commercial sex trafficking and now faces up to life in prison.

Mendez admitted during his plea hearing that the girls entered the United States from Mexico believing they would be restaurant workers. Instead, they were forced to work at brothels in Memphis and Nashville.

According to the original criminal complaint filed against Mendez last year, he was accused of beating and raping one of the girls and keeping the money she made as a prostitute.

Mendez and his partner, Cristina Andres Perfecto, were charged last year after a series of raids and the arrests of several men for running brothels.

In all, nine defendants have pleaded guilty in a case that involves charges of child sex trafficking, conspiracy to harbor illegal aliens and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

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Nat'l News: Sex sting charges on hold after doctor and lawyer arrested

12/15/07 -- Worcester, MA - Solicitation charges against a doctor and lawyer arrested in a prostitution sting last month were continued without pleas or findings yesterday in Central District Court. Dr. Peter A. Rice, 65, of 3 Country Lane, Southboro, and lawyer Conrad M. Swartz, 65, of 12 Crowningshield Drive, Paxton, were charged Nov. 10 with engaging, agreeing to engage or offering to engage in sex for a fee after they allegedly solicited sex from an undercover police officer posing as a prostitute in the Main South section of the city. They were among about 20 people arrested in the two-day sting. Dr. Rice, a specialist in infectious and sexually transmitted diseases and author of more than 145 professional publications in the field, told the Telegram & Gazette he was “gathering information” at the time of his arrest and was not guilty of the charge. A staff member at UMass Memorial Medical Center and a professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Dr. Rice was placed on leave after being charged, a UMass spokesman said.Dr. Rice and Mr. Swartz were both placed on pretrial probation for 60 days yesterday and ordered to complete a program designed to teach prostitutes’ customers about the dangers of paying for sex.

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