Police arrested Loralee Castillo, 44, near the intersection of Lyman and Walnut streets at p. Wednesday, department records show. She faces charges of being a common nightwalker. During last week's sweep, which netted 12 men and women allegedly selling or seeking sex for cash, Castillo was charged with sexual conduct for a fee.
She denied the charges in court on Friday, Sept. Castillo denied the common nightwalker charge during her arraignment Thursday. Police initiated the Sept. In a press release about the sting, Police Chief James Neiswanger said he had directed investigators to interview the female suspects in an effort to better understand how and why they had become involved in prostitution.
Earlier this week Neiswanger said he had not yet reviewed the notes taken during those interviews. Court documents state that detective Gino Viamari, driving an unmarked vehicle, spotted Castillo walking west on Hampden Street and pulled over. Castillo went to the passenger side of the vehicle, opened the door of the vehicle and sat down inside. The following conversation ensued as Viamari began driving, according to court documents pertaining to Castillo's arrest. Castillo: "Are you looking for some company?
What would you like to do? Police then determined the Castillo had entered the vehicle for purpose of seeking sex for a fee and they arrested her on the common nightwalker charge. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. All rights reserved About Us. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of MassLive.
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