GASTONIA, N.C. – Eleven women were arrested during an overnight prostitution sting in Gastonia, police say.
According to Gastonia Police Public Information Officer Donna Lahser, detectives targeted North Highland Street, West Airline Avenue, South Weldon Street, and South King Street during the operation.
Undercover officers were used, as well as officers from Shelby.
The 11 women arrested were as follows:
Shelley Cole Bumgardner, 33, of Gastonia: Felony prostitution
Margaret Furr Cook, 45, of Mount Holly: Misdemeanor soliciting prostitution
Shakishia Crystal Ellis, 26, of Gastonia: Misdemeanor soliciting prostitution
Ruby Ann Ferguson, 60, of Gastonia: Misdemeanor soliciting prostitution
Susan Marie Jacobs, 37, of Gastonia: Misdemeanor soliciting prostitution
Lisa Murdock, 36, of Gastonia: Felony soliciting prostitution
Jeannie Rena Smith, 49, of Gastonia: Misdemeanor soliciting prostitution
Connie Kay Quinn, 46, of Gastonia: Felony prostitution
Amber Dawn Ragan, 23, of Gastonia: Misdemeanor soliciting prostitution
Sharon Rose Stamey, 39, of Gastonia: Misdemeanor soliciting prostitution
Tilissa Michelle Wilkins, 39, of Gastonia: Misdemeanor soliciting prostitution
