Melbourne Police Arrest Two Men During Prostitution Sting
By Space Coast Daily // January 17, 2014
MPD currently investigating this incident
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — In continuing efforts to target the persons that patronize street prostitutes within the City of Melbourne, the Melbourne Police Department Special Operations Unit conducted a reverse prostitution detail.
According to Melbourne Police, a total of two arrests were made during the detail. The below listed persons were arrested on the accompanying charges.
• Arrested: Michael Charles Longo, age 52
Charges:
- Solicitation for Prostitution (Misdemeanor)
- Armed Trafficking in Oxycodone (Felony)
- Possession of Firearm during Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Arrested: James Emmett Rosasco, age 71
Charges:
- Solicitation for Prostitution (Misdemeanor)
- Possession of Oxycodone with Intent to Deliver
- Possession of Firearm during Commission of a Felony
- Possession of Cannabis Less than 20 Grams
The Melbourne Police Department is currently investigating this incident and more information may be available at a later time. For additional information, please call the PIO phone number listed above.
If you have any information please call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) or the Melbourne Police Department’s Crime Tip Line at 321-409-2259.