The long arm of the law reached out and grabbed some suspected "johns" over the weekend in East Texas.
According to the Gilmer Police Department, seven individuals were arrested as a result of their “Dear John” operation. They're accused of attempting to engage in prostitution.
Michelle Ballard and Amber Nichole Davis have been arrested on charges of prostitution, while Toravion Levince Lewis, Kendrixs Shuntize Taylor, Clifford Patrick, Juan Hector Cervantes and Terry Blake Hatten have been arrested for solicitation of prostitution.
The police said prostitution often comes with drug use and distribution as well as human trafficking. One of those arrested, Patrick, has also been charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Lewis, Taylor, Cervantes and Hatten each posted $5,000 bond and were released from the Upshur County Jail on Sunday.