CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Four women were arrested in a recent prostitution sting conducted by the Clarksville Police Department.
According to arrest warrants, Kanietha Alexander (28) and Amy Ferrell (24) were arrested Dec. 15 and Elizabeth Ford (30) and Tamica Johnson were arrested Dec. 10.
The operation was conducted by officers with CPD’s Special Operation Unit targeted the solicitation of sex for money through online advertisements.
Ford’s warrant says an agent made contact with Ford via telephone regarding an offer of sexual acts with herself and another female in exchange for $150.
They agreed to meet at Winner’s Circle Motel. When agents arrived, they made contact with Tamica Johnson, who the warrant says was arrested for prostitution.
She told agents that “Whyte Gurl/Elizabeth” was supposed to meet her in the room but was currently in a different room.
While agents were attempting to take Ford into custody, she allegedly tried to slam the door shut on the agents after being ordered to stop resisting arrest.
Agents searched the room and found crack cocaine, pipes, a digital scale, and a phone that displayed “Whyte Gurl” on the screen when it rang.
Ford was charged with prostitution, promoting prostitution, simple possession, resisting arrest, and unlawful drug paraphernalia. Her bond was set at $7,500.
Archives show that Ford has been arrested at least four other times on various charges since 2013.
Arrest records for Johnson were not available.
Alexander’s warrant says she was contacted by a phone number listed on an online advertisement for prostitution. She made a contract with the individual for sexual services starting at $120.
When she arrived at the agreed-upon meeting place on Baltimore Dr. she was taken into custody. Marijuana was found in the vehicle that she arrived in.
Alexander was charged with prostitution, promoting prostitution, simple possession, and unlawful drug paraphernalia. Her bond was set at $29,000.
Ferrell’s arrest warrant says she was also contacted by a phone number listed on an online advertisement. She made a contract to offer sexual services for $160 and named Gateway Inn & Suites as a meeting place.
Agents arrived at the hotel room and took Ferrell into custody when she opened the door. She gave them consent to search the room, where they found marijuana.
She was charged with prostitution, promoting prostitution, simple possession, and unlawful drug paraphernalia. Her bond was set at $11,500.