Reno Police Conduct Pedestrian Safety Operation

Reno Police

A prostitution sting spearheaded by Reno's Regional Street Enforcement Team led to four citations and three arrests Tuesday.

Police say Monday's operation took place over six hours in Downtown Reno and included assistance from the the Washoe County Health Department and the FBI's Innocence Lost task force.

Four men were cited for solicitation, police have identified them as:

38-year-old Joseph E. Barragan

29-year-old Cesar Oliden-Cardenas

19-year-old Kevin Anguiano

42-year-old Jorge Cruz

Another man was arrested, but his identity has not yet been released.

Two women were also arrested during the operation and their names are not being released.

Investigators want to remind residents and visitors that all forms of prostitution are illegal within Reno, Sparks and Washoe County.