Five Arrested in Elmhurst for Prostitution, Solicitation

Several people were arrested April 26 after agreeing to meet an undercover police officer posing as a potential sex partner at an undisclosed location. The officers first made contact with the subjects online. Earlier this month, Elmhurst police Chief Steve Neubauer explained why Elmhurst police feel the stings are important.

Victor Nuno, 37, 5004 W. Lotus, Chicago, was arrested and charged with solicitation of a sex act at 2:34 p.m. Nino met with a female officer and agreed to give her $125 for sex.

Artion Sciderscha, 22, 6630 N. Washtenaw, Chicago, also was arrested and charged with solicitation of a sex act at 3:35 p.m. Sciderscha met with an undercover officer with the intent of exchanging $200 for sex.

Vanessa Mahone, 22, 860 Grand Apt. F, Spring Valley, Calif., and Trisha Nungesser, 23, 888 S. Hydraulic, Wichita, Kan., were arrested at 5:17 p.m. and charged with prostitution after they met with an undercover officer and agreed to have sex for $400.

Jennifer Powers, 27, 5329 W. North, Chicago, was arrested at 5:29 p.m. for prostitution after agreeing to have sex for $250.

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