Prostitution Sting on U.S. 19 Nets Arrests

Authorities arrested 10 women on charges related to prostitution during a sting along U.S. 19 in New Port Richey on Thursday.

The women had offered to perform sex acts on undercover police officers or informants in exchange for money, according to arrest reports.

Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies and New Port Richey Police officers arrested the women over the course of several hours. Three were arrested at the Riverside Inn at 7631 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey.

The following people were arrested:

• Joan D. Catretti, 50, of 5346 Main St. Charge: solicitation of prostitution. Arrested at: Riverside Inn.
• Alexis M. Otermat, 24, of 7631 U.S. 19. Charge: solicitation of prostitution. Arrested at: Riverside Inn.
• Diane Pallace, 58, of 7151 Oakwood Drive. Charge: solicitation of prostitution. Arrested at: Riverside Inn.
• Toniann L. Nelson, 34, transient. Charge: solicitation of prostitution. Arrested at: Gulf Drive and U.S. 19.
• Mary Cameron, 42, of 5130 Southtower Loop. Charge: solicitation of prostitution. Arrested at: U.S. 19 and Cross Bayou Boulevard.
• Amanda K. Vatter, age unknown. 9525 Sunbeam Drive. Charges: solicitation of prostitution and possession of cocaine. Arrested at: U.S. 19 and Green Key Road.
• Bertha Lopez, 31, address unknown. Charge: solicitation of prostitution and possession of controlled substance.Arrested at: U.S. 19 and Green Key Road.
• Heather Richards, 24, address unknown. Charge: engage, commit or offer lewdness. Arrested at: U.S. 19 and Green Key Road.
• Stephanie M. Porter, 29, of 5119 South Town Loop. Charge: solicitation of prostitution. Arrested at: U.S. 19 and Cross Bayou Boulevard.
• Chenelle B. Kelly, 34, of 13737 Triumph Court, Hudson. Charges: solicitation of prostitution and possession of paraphernalia. Arrested at: U.S. 19 and Cross Bayou Boulevard.