The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office said sting operations were set up at hotels in Fairfield County after ads were placed online using websites known for advertising sexual services. The sting operations resulted in 17 people being arrested and charged with engaging in prostitution. One of whom was identified as a professor at Columbus State Community College, and another was identified as a pediatric dentist from Lancaster.
The sheriff said the undercover operations took place at hotels in Lancaster and Canal Winchester on March 1 and March 8. For example, during this sting, deputies arrested year-old Ronald Griffin. The sheriff said he's a pediatric dentist from Lancaster.
Ruey Bruce, 60, is a professor at Columbus State, the sheriff said. Bruce is featured on the college's website under physical sciences faulty.
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Mini Meteorologist. Lowcountry Live. Game Center. Now Tue Wed The suspects range in age from 18 to 68 and face charges of engaging in prostitution.
