Marion Man Arrested in Prostitution Sting

A Marion man was among four arrested in a prostitution sting at Cedar Rapids hotel this week.

Zachary M. Russell, 23, of Marion, was among the men arrested at Hawthorn Suites in northeast Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, according to a report by the Gazette.

The Cedar Rapids police conducted the sting using an undercover officer. The officer solicited a sex act for money, according to the Gazette.

Others arrested include Tyler B. Timion, 43, of Cedar Falls, Jamie M. Koehler, 30, of Cedar Rapids and Robert J. Miller, 67, of Cedar Rapids, according to the Gazette.

The men were taken to Linn County Jail. The case remains under investigations.

Police in the area have conducted a few prostitution stings in the past year.