2 Women Arrested in Prostitution Sting

Portsmouth Police arrested two Massachusetts women Thursday on prostitution and drug charges as part of a sting operation.

According to Police Capt. Mike Schwartz, the Portsmouth Police Department was notified Thursday by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of social media postings in the Seacoast area advertising prostitution. The images associated with the postings included females that may have been juveniles.

Based on this notification, the Portsmouth Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit conducted a sting operation and arrested two people.

Sara E. Vazquez, 19, of 2 Marble St., Worcester, MA was charged with prostitution and possession of marijuana. Stephanie A. White, 24, of 52 Providence St., Worcester, MA was charged with prostitution. Both women were released on personal recognizance bail and are scheduled to be arraigned in Portsmouth District Court on March 17. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Scott Study at 603-610-7653. You can also contact Seacoast Crime Stoppers by leaving an anonymous tip at 603-431-1199 or at seacoastcrimestoppers.org. You can also text your tip to CRIMES (274637) with the letters  "TIPSCS"  and leave your tip that way. If your tip leads to an arrest or indictment of the individual you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.