Melbourne Police Arrest Three Suspects for Prostitution Near US-1 Corridor

By  //  July 20, 2023

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Melbourne Police arrested three women on Thursday for prostitution after undercover agents conducted proactive enforcement targeting street level prostitution and narcotics activity. (MPD Image)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Melbourne Police arrested three women on Thursday for prostitution after undercover agents conducted proactive enforcement targeting street level prostitution and narcotics activity.

During the operation, detectives were utilized in an undercover capacity, targeting those who engage in prostitution activity.

The operation resulted in three arrests of the following individuals:

– Lashanda M. Johnson, 48, charged with Forcing, Compelling, or Coercing another for Prostitution and Possession of Paraphernalia

– Rachel R. Hardy, 57, charged with Possession of Paraphernalia and Prostitution

– Cora S. Duckwitz, 35,  charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Cocaine and Sale of Suboxone