PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WDNews) — The Panama City Police Department has arrested multiple individuals following an undercover operation targeting online prostitution and attempts to engage in sexual activity with minors using internet-based platforms, authorities announced.
Police said the operation focused on identifying and arresting individuals seeking to exploit children online, as well as those involved in prostitution-related activity. Several arrests also led to the discovery of narcotics violations.
According to the department, those arrested and charged include:
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Jalisa C. Williams, 35 — Soliciting for prostitution
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Stephanie Y. Miller, 22 — Soliciting for prostitution
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Kelcey G. Salazar, 40 — Possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, and procuring prostitution
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Anthony French, 27 — Soliciting a minor for sexual acts
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Milenko Rajkovic, 36 — Traveling to meet a minor for sex, soliciting a minor for sexual activity, and illegal use of a two-way communication device
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Joab Santiz Gomez, 23 — Soliciting a minor for sexual activity
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Aidan Shaffer, 19 — Possession of child pornography
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Benny Johan Lopez Mendoza, 20 — Traveling to meet a minor for sex, soliciting a minor for sexual activity, and illegal use of a two-way communication device
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Amilcar Gomez, 56 — Procuring prostitution
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Ineisha Thomas, 22 — Prostitution and resisting without violence
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Mackenzie Martin, 34 — Prostitution, possession of synthetic cannabinoids, and possession of drug paraphernalia
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Shaianne Chaney, 28 — Resisting without violence, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia
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Brooke Yarber, 33 — Prostitution, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia
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Michael Morack, 51 — Possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia
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Monty Glass, 52 — Traveling to meet a minor for sex, soliciting a minor for sexual activity, and illegal use of a two-way communication device
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Zion Zellars, 26 — Traveling to meet a minor for sex, soliciting a minor for sexual activity, and illegal use of a two-way communication device
Police said the operation underscores the department’s ongoing commitment to protecting children, deterring criminal behavior, and maintaining public safety in the community.
Investigations related to the operation remain ongoing, and additional arrests are expected. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Panama City Police Department at (850) 872-3100 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at (850) 785-TIPS.
