PANAMA CITY:
The Panama City Police Department has arrested multiple individuals following an undercover operation targeting online prostitution and individuals attempting to engage in sexual activity with minors using internet-based platforms.
According to police, the operation was designed to identify and arrest those seeking to exploit children online, as well as individuals involved in prostitution-related activity. Investigators said several arrests also led to the discovery of narcotics violations.
Police identified the following individuals as arrested during the operation, along with their charges:
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Jalisa C. Williams, 35 — Soliciting for prostitution
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Stephanie Y. Miller, 22 — Soliciting for prostitution
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Kelcey G. Salazar, 40 — Possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, and procuring prostitution
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Anthony French, 27 — Soliciting a minor for sexual acts
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Milenko Rajkovic, 36 — Traveling to meet a minor for sex, soliciting a minor for sexual activity, and illegal use of a two-way communication device
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Joab Santiz Gomez, 23 — Soliciting a minor for sexual activity
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Aidan Shaffer, 19 — Possession of child pornography
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Benny Johan Lopez Mendoza, 20 — Traveling to meet a minor for sex, soliciting a minor for sexual activity, and illegal use of a two-way communication device
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Amilcar Gomez, 56 — Procuring prostitution
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Ineisha Thomas, 22 — Prostitution and resisting without violence
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Mackenzie Martin, 34 — Prostitution, possession of synthetic cannabinoids, and possession of drug paraphernalia
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Shaianne Chaney, 28 — Resisting without violence, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia
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Brooke Yarber, 33 — Prostitution, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia
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Michael Morack, 51 — Possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia
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Monty Glass, 52 — Traveling to meet a minor for sex, soliciting a minor for sexual activity, and illegal use of a two-way communication device
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Zion Zellars, 26 — Traveling to meet a minor for sex, soliciting a minor for sexual activity, and illegal use of a two-way communication device
Police said the operation highlights the department’s continued commitment to protecting children, deterring criminal behavior, and maintaining public safety within the community.
Authorities emphasized that all charges are allegations, and those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with information related to online exploitation or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Panama City Police Department.
