DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (WAFB) – Denham Springs police have arrested five people who were allegedly using hotels in the city for prostitution.

Chief Rodney Walker said, “Our investigators found multiple online profiles offering cash in exchange for various sexual favors.” Investigators made contact with the suspects using the information listed in the online profiles, resulting in several arrests for prostitution as well led to narcotics and weapons-related charges. The suspects have specified all of our city hotels as meeting points. It was great investigative work done by both our uniform patrol division and detectives.”

Arrests

• Ashley Lebert, 23, of Denham Springs, was charged with prostitution, possession of schedule 2 drugs, possession of marijuana under 14 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Kaylie O’Bryant, 34, of Denham Springs, was charged with prostitution and marijuana under 14 grams.
• Princess Jones, 39, of New Orleans, was charged with prostitution, possession of firearms with controlled dangerous substances, possession of marijuana over 14 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Michelle Dicola, 40, of Fort Myers, Florida, was charged with prostitution, possession with intent to distribute Schedule 1 drugs, possession of Schedule 2 drugs, possession of Schedule 3 drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Tammi Guerin, 50, of Baton Rouge, was charged with prostitution.

The arrests were part of an undercover prostitution operation.

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