Worcester, MA (January 30, 2012) - On Saturday January 28, 2012, members of the Worcester Police Vice Squad conducted another prostitution sting operation in the Main South area from approximately 6:30 AM to 10:20 AM. As stated in past, these operations are the result of a continued effort by community groups and the WPD to eradicate the prostitution problem from this area of the city.

The following males were arrested and charged with Sexual Conduct for a Fee:

1. Edward Grant, 56 years old of 347 Stone Street, Hopkinton, MA.
2. David Carucci, 48 years old of 7 Loudon Street, Worcester.
3. Hector Cambero-Pena, 23 years old of 184 Hall Street, Leominster, MA.
4. Isaac Njoroge, 49 years old of 11 Sever Street, Worcester.

The males listed above were all arrested at Main and Loudon Streets after they offered to engage in sex for money with an under cover female police officer.

The following females were arrested and charged with Sexual Conduct for a Fee:

1. Janelle Hankins, 37 years old of 486 Washington Street, Auburn, MA.
2. Nicole Bell, 31 years old of 701 Main Street, Worcester.
3. Lauri Lozzi, 48 years old of 701 Main Street, Worcester.
4. Sharon Perry, 35 years old of 701 Main Street, Worcester. (Ms. Perry was arrested for being a Common Nightwalker).

The females listed above were arrested in various areas of Main South. Ms. Lozzi, Bell and Hankins approached under cover male vice squad officers and offered to engage in sexual activities for money. Ms. Perry was observed by officers actively attempting to flag down passing motor vehicles to engage in sexual activities.

All eight suspects will be arraigned at the Worcester County District Courthouse on Monday, January 30, 2012.

There will be no new additional information released at this time.