In addition to those arrested Tuesday, the all-day undercover sting resulted in scores of other calls from men allegedly wanting to pay for sex and from alleged prostitutes wanting to provide sex for cash.
Digital access or digital and print delivery. The Prostitutes: Jessica Goodwin, 24, from Scranton, PA, charged with Prostitution, graded as a misdemeanor 3rd degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, graded as a misdemeanor, and Disorderly Conduct, graded as a summary; Alyssa Giordano, 29, from Bloomfield, NJ, charged with Prostitution, graded as a misdemeanor 3rd degree, and Disorderly Conduct, graded as a summary; Latasha Valera, 36, from Wilkes-Barre, PA, charged with Promoting Prostitution, graded as a felony 3rd degree, and Promoting Prostitution, graded as a misdemeanor 2nd degree; Samantha Rydzy, 22, from Dupont, PA, charged with Promoting Prostitution, graded as a felony 3rd degree, and Promoting Prostitution, graded as a misdemeanor 2nd degree.
Rodriguez was armed with a loaded 9 mm pistol when he was taken into custody. During a subsequent search of his vehicle, a short barreled pistol gripped 12 gauge shotgun loaded with five 12 gauge slugs was found between the center console and front passenger seat. A small amount of marijuana was found on the back seat and a 7. A bandolier with numerous 12 gauge slugs was also found in the trunk.
The investigation into the firearms is continuing. All three were remanded to the Wayne County Correctional Facility. Their initial court appearance is scheduled for 9 a. Keep in mind that prostitution is not a victimless crime. Prostitution is often associated with human trafficking, illegal drugs, guns, and violence.
The purpose of this prostitution sting was to create a public awareness and deter anyone from buying sex. It is a crime and those who are caught will have their mug shots and names published in the media.
