Crime & Safety

Woman Arrested Again In Prostitution Sting In Wallingford: Police

The woman was arrested for the second time in three months on a prostitution-related charge, according to police.

WALLINGFORD, CT — A 41-year-old Wallingford woman has been arrested for the second time in three months on a prostitution charge, according to police.

Over the past several months, police said they have received numerous anonymous complaints regarding a prostitution ring operating in the 300 block of South Elm Street in Wallingford.

The location is associated with a woman who was previously arrested by Wallingford police in October on a prostitution-related charge, according to police.

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Police said investigating officers found that the woman continued to use a website to offer a "menu" of sexual services to potential clients.

Undercover officers interacted with the woman on the website and arranged a meeting on Jan. 10, according to police.

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Police said the meeting ultimately led to her arrest after she agreed to perform sexual acts in exchange for money.

The woman was charged with third-degree promoting prostitution. She was released after posting a $7,500 bond with a court date of Jan. 24.

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