Operation Cross Country X

*Page Updated on 11/11/2016: Updated status of all defendant's charges.

On Oct. 18, 2016 the FBI held a press conference in Oklahoma City to formally announce that "Operation Cross Country X" had taken place the week before in the metro.

Officially, the FBI spokesperson claimed the sting occurred over 3-days and that 8 pimps and 17 female prostitutes had been arrested during the operation. The FBI also claimed to have rescued one child sex trafficking victim. JohnTV's analysis of the public record would seem to indicate that the sting actually took place over 4-days and resulted in the arrests of 8 'pimps', 1 sex trafficker, 16 prostitutes, 1 Oklahoma City Police Officer who tipped off a prostitute about the sting operation and 3 individuals for non-prostitution specific crimes - bringing the total arrests to 29. The FBI's 'child sex trafficking victim' appears to be a 17 year old who is not claiming to have been forced into prostitution.*It appears the FBI is double dipping and counting the 'rescued child' also as an arrested prostitute. The FBI is also conveniently ignoring the fact a law enforcement officer was also arrested during the sting and could have potentially blown the entire operation.

For the first time since Oklahoma has taken part in Operation Cross Country, not a single 'John' (prostitution customer) was targeted for arrest. Also, it appears all of the arrests were for Internet based prostitution (street prostitution was ignored).

Despite the FBI's insistence that they see the female prostitutes as 'victims' they did what they always do in this annual sting and arrested those 'victims' in large numbers. Additionally, the 'victims' are also universally facing far more serious criminal charges than the 'pimps.' While the pimps were mostly arrested on simple misdemeanor aiding and abetting prostitution complaints, the 'victims' were arrested for misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.

Lastly, the one individual arrested for sex trafficking appears to be nothing more than the 19-year old friend (and fellow prostitute) of the 17-year old alleged sex trafficking 'victim.'

JohnTV will continue to followup on the results of this sting and post links to subsequent articles in the 'Additional Resources' section of this page.

(above) Mugshots of twenty five individuals arrested during Operation Cross Country on prostitution related offenses.

Alleged Pimps Arrested:

  1. Eugene Hyeche II, Black male, DOB 4/27/19970 (46), reportedly resides in the 1100 block of SE 23rd St. in OKC. Arrested on a criminal complaint of aiding and abetting prostitution.
    Arrest Date: 10/13/2016. Time: 6:35 p.m. Location: Value Place hotel (4112 E. 1-240 Service Rd., OKC). Notes: Internet. Drove Erin L.  Gallagher to arrest location.
    Status: CPC filed 10/14/2016
  2. Edward Lee Moore, Black male, DOB 1/6/1970 (46), reportedly resides in the 200 block of East Tennessee in Chickasha, OK. Arrested on a criminal complaint of aiding and abetting prostitution (acting as a lookout).
    Arrest Date: 10/13/2016. Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: Budget Inn (4017 NW 39 Street, OKC). Notes: Internet. Along with Linda D. Parel was acting as a lookout for Yashema Johnson.
    Status: Charged with misdemeanor aiding and abetting prostitution on 11/3/2016 (along with co-defendants Yashema Vonshel Johnson and Linda Dawn Parel).
  3. Linda Dawn Parel (aka, Romero), White female, DOB 2/6/1973 (43), reportedly resides in the 1600 block of Montana in Chickasha, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor aiding and abetting prostitution and false impersonation (gave fake name and SSN).
    Arrest Date: 10/13/2016. Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: Budget Inn (4017 NW 39 Street, OKC). Notes: Internet. Along with Edward L. Moore was acting as a lookout for Yashema Johnson. Parel collected $60 to pay for the hotel rom. Parel gave the name and SSN number for an Ashley Stidham (a known street and Internet prostitute).
    Status: Charged with misdemeanor aiding and abetting prostitution and obstructing an officer on 11/3/2016 (along with co-defendants Edward Lee Moore and Yashema Vonshel Johnson).
  4. Tatiana Marie Rodriquez, Black female, DOB 3/8/1997 (19), reportedly resides in OKC, OK (transient). Originally arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes. The next day, after intercepting a jail phone conversation, a third charge was added; felony human sex trafficking.
    Arrest Date: 10/13/2016. Time: 9:39 p.m. Location: Super 8 Motel (6166 Tinker Diagonal, OKC). Notes: Internet. Two females contacted and asked to come to arrest location. $200 each for sexual intercourse. Second female identified as juvenile (17).
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.
  5. Alexander 'Alex' Sinclair Edwards, Black male, DOB 5/1/1980 (36), reportedly resides in the 1500 block of NW 123 St., OKC, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor aiding and abetting prostitution, felony computer crimes, conspiracy and obstruction.
    Arrest Date: 10/14/2016. Time: Unknown. Location: Oklahoma City Police Dept. headquarters. Notes: Was soliciting prostitute Kiana Jamari Mongi via text message, revealed himself as police officer, and warned Mongi that a large prostitution sting was underway. 
    Articles: 10/17/2016 - OKC Police Lt. busted as a result of 'Operation Cross Country X' for aiding prostitution.
    Status: Miscellaneous  filing, filed on 10/27/2016.
  6. Kenneth Lavar Thompson, Black male, DOB 7/4/1977 (39), reportedly resides in the 4100 block of NW 13th in OKC, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of aiding and abetting prostitution and possession of criminal proceeds.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 9:05 p.m. Location: Private residence (1500 block on N. Shartel Ave., OKC). Notes: Drove Lindsey Jo Blevins to location for prostitution.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016
  7. Chelsey Dawn Myers, White female, DOB 8/17/94 (22), reportedly resides in the 9800 block of NE 26 St., Spencer, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of aiding and abetting prostitution.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 10:45 p.m. Location: Private residence (1200 block of N. Shartel Ave., OKC). Notes: Drove Kristain M. Lumpkin to location for prostitution.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.
  8. Matthew Alexander Bellows, Black male, DOB 11/1/1983 (32), reportedly resides in the 5000 block of SE Fairmont in OKC, OK. Arrested on a criminal complaint of misdemeanor aiding and abetting prostitution.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 11:45 p.m. Location: Private residence (1500 block of N. Shartel Ave., OKC). Notes: Internet. Drove April Dawn King, along with passenger Christopher L. Livingston to arrest location.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.
  9. Christopher Lee Livingston, White male, DOB 10/27/1995 (21). reportedly resides in the 1100 block of Mallard r. in Del City, OK. Arrested on a criminal complaint of aiding and abetting prostitution (acting as a lookout).
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 11:45 p.m. Location: Private residence (1500 block of N. Shartel Ave., OKC). Notes: Internet. Was a passenger in a car driven by Matthew Bellows, taking April Dawn King to arrest location.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.

Alleged Prostitutes Arrested:

  1. Aubrey LeeAnn French, White female, DOB 12/25/94 (21), reportedly resides in Edmond, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/12/2016. Time: 10:30p.m. Location: Rodeway Inn (8315 S. I-35 Service Rd., OKC). Notes: Backpage.com. Handjob and sexual intercourse for $100.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/13/2016.
  2. Erin Lorana Gallagher, White female, DOB 3/8/1994 (22), reportedly resides in OKC, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia ('meth pipe').
    Arrest Date: 10/13/2016. Time: 6:35 p.m. Location: Value Place hotel (4112 E. I-240 Service Rd., OKC). Notes: Internet. $200 'service fee' for sexual intercourse.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/14/2016.
  3. Yashema Vonshel Johnson, Black female, DOB 9/27/1983 (33), reportedly resides in Chickasha, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/13/2016. Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: Budget Inn (4017 NW 39 Street, OKC). Notes: Internet. $200 for sexual intercourse (including the cost of the hotel room).
    Status: Charged with misdemeanor offering to engage in prostitution (along with co-defendants Linda Dawn Parel and Edward Lee Moore).
  4. Kiana Jamari Mongi, Black female, DOB 8/9/1995 (21), reportedly resides in Kelseyville, CA. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/13/2016. Time: 8:41 p.m. Location: La Quinta Inn (4829 NW Expressway, OKC). Notes: Backpage.com. $220 for sexual intercourse.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/14/2016.
  5. Kayci Ketner Simpson, White female, DOB 11/26/1980 (35), reportedly resides in OKC, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/13/2016. Time: 9:45 p.m. Location: Meridian Inn (1224 S. Meridian Ave., OKC). Notes: Internet. Arrested along with Katie Jenkins. $340 for sexual intercourse.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/14/2016.
  6. Katie Ann Jenkins, White female, DOB 4/8/1992 (24), reportedly resides in Edmond, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/13/2016. Time: 9:45 p.m. Location: Meridian Inn (1224 S. Meridian Ave., OKC). Notes: Internet. Arrested along with Kayci K. Simpson. $340 for sexual intercourse.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/14/2016.
  7. Karen Marie Sinisterra, Hispanic female, DOB 5/17/1989 (27), reportedly resides in OKC, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 5:50 p.m. Location: Private residence (1200 block on NW 28 Street, OKC). Notes: Internet. Asked to come to arrest location. $120 for half hour date. Reported stated "Prove you're not a cop." Was arrested when she tried to place a condom on the undercover officer.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/17/2016.
  8. Elizabeth Ashley Youngblood, Black female, DOB 11/5/1984 (31), reportedly resides in OKC, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 6:35 p.m. Location: Private residence (1500 block of N. Shartel Ave., OKC). Notes: Internet. Masturbation for $200.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.
  9. Maritza Yarely Estrada, Hispanic female, DOB 7/24/1992 (24), reportedly resides in OKC, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 7:02 p.m. Location: Private residence (1200 block of NW 28 Street, OKC). Notes: Internet. Contacted and asked to come to arrest location. $250 for sexual intercourse.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.
  10. Sarah Rose Jones, White female, 8/20/1988 (28), reportedly resides in Yukon, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 7:32 p.m. Location: Private residence (1200 block of NW 28 Street, OKC). Notes: Internet. Asked to come to arrest location. $175 for sexual intercourse.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.
  11. Lindsey Jo Blevins (aka, Heather Arthur), White female, DOB 3/10/1988 (28), reportedly resides in Yukon, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 9:05 p.m. Location: Private residence (1500 block of N. Shartel Ave., OKC). Notes: Internet. Asked to come to arrest location. $200 for sexual intercourse.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.
  12. Kristain Maire Lumpkin, White female, DOB 6/16/1994 (22), reportedly resides in OKC, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 10:45 p.m. Location: Private residence (1500 block of N. Shartel Ave., OKC). Notes: Female contacted via online ad and asked to come to arrest location. Masturbation and sexual intercourse for $250.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.
  13. Tamara Lynn Hotze (aka, Jolley), White female, DOB 1/9/1980 (36), reportedly resides in OKC, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 10:43 p.m. Location: Private residence (1200 block of NW 28 Street, OKC). Notes: Internet. Asked to come to arrest location. $250 for sexual intercourse.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.
  14. Melanie Gail Dismuke, White female, DOB 1/24/1970 (46), reportedly resides in OKC, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of felony computer crimes, possession of criminal proceeds, and engaging in an act of assignation.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 10:50 p.m. Location: Private residence (1500 block of N. Shartel Ave., OKC). Notes: Backpage.com. Asked to come to arrest location. Arrested in driveway. Had $640 on her that was seized.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.
  15. Niquita Ariel Low, White female, DOB 8/30/1992 (24), reportedly resides in Seminole, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 11:30 p.m. Location: Private residence (1500 block of N. Shartel Ave., OKC). Notes: Internet. Asked to come to arrest location. $200 for sexual intercourse.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.
  16. April Dawn King, White female, DOB 12/4/1989 (26), reportedly resides in OKC, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of misdemeanor prostitution and felony computer crimes.
    Arrest Date: 10/15/2016. Time: 11:38 p.m. Location: Private residence (1200 block of NW 28 Street, OKC). Notes: Internet. Asked to come to arrest location. $200 for sexual intercourse.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.

Arrested on Other Charges:

  1. Deviny Michelle Martin, White female, DOB 12/17/1989 (26), reportedly resides in the 9500 block of S. Shields Blvd. in OKC, OK.. Arrested on criminal complaints of aggravated eluding an officer, assault with a dangerous weapon upon a police officer and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
    Arrest Date: 10/13/2016. Time: Unknown. Location: Super 8 Motel (6166 Tinker Diagonal, OKC). Notes: Internet. Related to arrest of two unidentified prostitutes. Was the driver of a car in the parking lot - along with passenger Jeremy Winslett. When officer approached and identified himself Martin struck the officer with her vehicle.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/14/2016.
  2. Jeremy Wayne Winslett, Black male, DOB 2/14/1979, (37), reportedly resides in 200 block of Windsor Way in Midwest City, OK. Arrested on a criminal complaint of possession of CDS after former conviction.
    Date: 10/13/2016. Time: Unknown. Location: Super 8 Motel (6166 Tinker Diagonal, OKC). Notes: Internet. Related to prostitution arrests of two unidentified prostitutes.. Was a passenger in the vehicle of Deviny Martin. 
    Status: CPC filed 10/14/2016.
  3. Rebecca Leann Hill, White female, DOB 6/1/1993 (23), reportedly resides in the 3000 block of N. Drexel Ct. in OKC, OK. Arrested on criminal complaints of possession of CDS (Oxycotin) and possession of Marijuana. 
    Arrest Date: Arrested on 10/16/2016. Location: Private residence (1200 block of NW 28 Street, OKC). Time: 12:05 p.m. Notes: Female contacted via online ad and asked to come to arrest location. Found with narcotics on her possession.
    Status: CPC filed on 10/18/2016.