Woman arrested for running prostitution ring allegedly catered to police officers

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17 Apr 2026 • 9:59 PM MYT
The Independent
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Woman arrested for running prostitution ring allegedly catered to police officers

  • Ashley Ketcherside was arrested in Johnson County, Texas, on a racketeering charge, accused of running a $1,000-a-session prostitution ring with her husband, Michael Ketcherside.
  • Michael Ketcherside was arrested earlier in April on charges of continuous promotion of prostitution and racketeering.
  • Prosecutors allege the prostitution scheme operated for five years and catered to local police officers.
  • Evidence suggests the Godley Police Department, under then-Chief Matthew Cantrell, conspired with the couple to gather information on private citizens and public officials.
  • Former Chief Matthew Cantrell and former officer Solomon Omotoya have also been arrested on charges related to promoting and soliciting prostitution, respectively.

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