Crime & Safety

8 Men Arrested In Downtown Prostitution Sweep: WPD

Worcester police conducted an undercover sting operation in the Main Street area.

WORCESTER, MA—Worcester police arrested several on prostitution charges on Thursday night. On Aug. 30, Vice Squad conducted an undercover operation targeting demand for prostitution in the Main South area.

Undercover officers arrested eight males, listed below, for Paying for Sexual Conduct.

Hector Rodas-Ordonez, 26, Oberlin Street
Antonio Medina, 24, Framingham
Joseph Gencarelli, 36, 82 Hamilton St.
Freddy Zepeda, 36, 6 Oberlin St
Robert Gebo, 25, Webster
Esvin Morales-Velasquez, 32, Hancock Street
Dheyaa Alsabati, 36, First Street
Amara Belewa, 35, Lowell

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In addition, Morales-Velasquez had an outstanding warrant. They will all be arraigned in Worcester District Court.

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