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2 Arrested For Prostitution After Investigation Into Online Sex Ads

Posted at 11:12 AM, Mar 21, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-21 11:18:47-04

PADUCAH, Ky. (WPSD)– Two people were arrested after deputies in McCracken County began investigating online prostitution ads.

According to WPSD, detectives agreed to meet with two separate individuals they believed were posting online ads promoting sex for cash.

Detectives first met with 46-year-old LaWana Quertermous, of Paducah, at a local motel. There, detectives say she offered sex for money and also had a small quantity of crack cocaine.

Authorities also arrested 26-year-old Aaron Kelly. This is his second arrest for prostitution in the last two months.

A third person was arrested during the sting but was not charged with prostitution.