3 men arrested in Franklin prostitution sting

Franklin police and vice detectives charged three men in a reverse prostitution sting.

Authorities say they used a website frequently visited by johns and prostitutes and arranged to meet the suspects who wanted to pay for sex.

A press release states each arrived at an undisclosed hotel where, unbeknownst to them, they offered a police informant cash for sex.

All three were charged with patronizing prostitution. One was also charged with physically assaulting the police informant.

• Norman Leeper of Nashville – Patronizing Prostitution and Simple Assault
• Surendra Kumar of Brentwood – Patronizing Prostitution
• Charles Griffeth of Goodlettsville – Patronizing Prostitution

Franklin police say prostitution is not a victimless crime and is often connected to other serious offenses.

Courtesy of WKRN News 2