Des Moines Police Arrest Three for Prostitution

Tools

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Nov 20, 2009 at 11:55 AM CST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2009 at 11:55 AM CST

DES MOINES (AP) - An investigation into prostitution by Des Moines police has led to the arrests of three suspects.

Police say Tiashana Morgan, 21, of Milwaukee was arrested Thursday and charged with prostitution and marijuana possession. Also arrested were Autumn Hoffman, 29, of Des Moines and Aaron Jones, 32, of Ankeny. Both were charged with prostitution.

Des Moines Police Sgt. Lori Lavorato refused to say where the three were arrested or describe the scope and nature of the investigation.

According to police reports, female investigators allegedly observed criminal behavior by the trio. However, Lavorato refused to say if the officers were working undercover or whether police arrested the suspects in a sting.

Lavorato says authorities don't want to say much because the investigation is ongoing.

Next Article Dubuque Group Pushes Prayer at Council Meetings

Conversation Guidelines

Be Kind

Don't use abusive, offensive, threatening, racist, vulgar or sexually-oriented language.
Don't attack someone personally. Keep it civil and be responsible.

Share Knowledge

Be truthful. Share what you know and what you are passionate about.
What more do you want to learn? Keep it simple.

Stay focused

Promote lively and healthy debate. Stay on topic. Ask questions and give feedback on the story's topic.

Report Trouble

Help us maintain a quality comment section by reporting comments that are offensive. If you see a comment that is offensive, or you feel violates our guidelines, simply click on the "x" to the far right of the comment to report it.

read the full guidelines here »

Commenting will be disabled on stories dealing with the following subject matter: Violent crime, sexual abuse, Amber Alerts, Operation Quickfinds and suicides.