Police arrest 13 on suspicion of prostitution

By KVAL.com staff Published: Jul 14, 2009 at 8:20 AM PST
Police arrest 13 on suspicion of prostitution
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -- A sting operation involving an undercover police officer posing as a prostitute July 10 and July 11 resulted in the arrests of 13 men on suspicion of prostitution.

The class A misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail and a $6,250 fine.

One of the men arrested, Walter Rolla Weber, 62, could face an added penalty: If convicted, Oregon rules for educators direct the state to revoke the Marcola schools superintendent's teaching license.

Also cited on suspicion of prostitution during the sting:

  • Kenneth John Jepsen, 47, of Springfield
     
  • Forrest, Paul Anthony Forrest, 45, of Springfield
     
  • Rudy Garcia, 20, of Eugene
     
  • Carlos Raymundo Lopez, 21, of Springfield
     
  • Arthur Wayne Cofer, 77, of Brownsville
     
  • Rene Baldonado Martinez, 22, of Eugene
     
  • Jack Ernest Andress, 66, of Eugene
     
  • Oscar Arellano Estrada, 25, of Springfield
     
  • Sampuran D. Arora, 44, of Eugene
     
  • John Arthur Rossiter, 73, of Vida
     
  • Nathaniel L. Hawley, 31, of Springfield
     
  • Rodrigo Mascote, 26, of Springfield