Dec. 21, 2022
Police
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police Special Victims and Vice detectives conducted an online chatting operation that resulted in the arrest of six suspects on a total of 12 charges on Dec. 15.
During the operation, detectives intercepted suspects who believed they were soliciting sex from adults through various online platforms. The suspects communicated with people they believed to be offering sexual services in exchange for payment and arranged to meet them at a location. When the suspects came to the location to exchange sexual services for payment, they were met by police and arrested.
As a result of the operation, the following suspects were arrested and charged:
• Marvin T. Johnson, 38, of the 9200 block of Winters Hill Court in Chesterfield, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance and frequenting a bawdy place;
• Benjamin H. Jones, 30, of the 1300 block of Apperson Street in Richmond, was issued summonses for solicitation of prostitution and frequenting a bawdy place;
• Gerrell A. Keen, 39, of the 3400 block of Moore Street in Richmond, was issued summonses for solicitation of prostitution and frequenting a bawdy place;
• Sean M. Moore, 34, of the 1300 block of Westridge Road in Henrico, was issued summonses for solicitation of prostitution and frequenting a bawdy place;
• Bruce W. Rideout, 63, of the 14200 block of Riverdowns South Drive in Chesterfield, was issued summonses for solicitation of prostitution and frequenting a bawdy place;
• And David D. Strohmer, 30, of the 400 block of Billcrisp Road in Robbinsville, N.C., was issued summonses for solicitation of prostitution and frequenting a bawdy place.
Photo: Booking photo of Marvin T. Johnson.