Natick Man Arrested In Downtown Worcester Prostitution Sting

WORCESTER, MA—An undercover operation on Friday night resulted in the arrest of nine, including a man from Natick, charged with soliciting prostitutes in downtown Worcester.

Worcester's vice squad set up an undercover operation targeting those looking to pay for sexual conduct in the Main South area. With undercover officers acting as decoys, it netted the arrest of nine men.

The following face charges of paying for sexual conduct:

Mark Morgan, 62, Crompton Street, Worcester
Chancey Garnett, 38, Cherry Valley
Andrew Coello, 28, Crescent Street, Worcester
John McCreery, 45, Vernon Street, Worcester
George Bradshaw, 45, Saratoga Drive, Worcester
Nelson DeJesus, 42, Vernon Street, Worcester
Wesley Souza, 40, Natick
David Walsh, 24, Esther Street, Worcester
Daniel Gangnon, 35, Auburn

In addition, Coello is charged with Possession of Cocaine with intent to Distribute and Possession of a Class B Substance and Nelson DeJesus is charged with Possession of a Class Substance with intent to Distribute.

They will all be arraigned in Worcester District Court.

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