12 arrested in undercover sting over weekend

A dozen men were arrested over the weekend during an undercover operation by the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force.

Those who were arrested are charged with soliciting prostitution, which is a misdemeanor.

The following were charged:

• Andrew Walker of Moss Point, Mississippi, was charged with soliciting prostitution. His bond was set at $1,000.
• Blake Lancaster of Northport was charged with soliciting prostitution. His bond was set at $1,000.
• Gildardo Escobar of Tuscaloosa was charged with soliciting prostitution. His bond was set at $1,000.
• Dexter McCain of Tuscaloosa was charged with soliciting prostitution, second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. His bond was set at $17,000.
• Terry Crater of Buhl was charged with soliciting prostitution and pistol permit required. His bond was set at $1,500.
• Joseph Harris of Tuscaloosa was charged with soliciting prostitution. His bond was set at $1,000.
• Kenneth Whitaker Jr. of Tuscaloosa was charged with soliciting prostitution. His bond was set at $1,000.
• Quinterrius Long of Tuscaloosa was charged with soliciting prostitution. His bond was set at $1,000.
• Samuel Pascual of Northport was charged with soliciting prostitution. His bond was set at $1,000.
• Ravon Sledge, of Columbus, Mississippi, was charged with soliciting prostitution. His bond was set at $1,000.
• Cedric Jones of Tuscaloosa was charged with soliciting prostitution. His bond was set at $1,000.
• Donta Spruill of Tuscaloosa was charged with soliciting prostitution. His bond was set at $1,000.