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Lower Keys multiagency investigation leads to 15 arrests on sex-related allegations
A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office operation in the Lower Keys focused on human trafficking and online child exploitation, with help from federal agencies. Authorities say 15 people were arrested on allegations ranging from soliciting prostitution to using a computer to solicit a child.
A multiagency operation in the Lower Keys targeting human trafficking and online child exploitation resulted in 15 arrests, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said.
The investigation involved the FBI, Homeland Security, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, along with the sheriff’s office. Authorities said the arrests were for sex-related offenses.
Two people were arrested on allegations of using a computer to solicit a child or traveling to meet a minor: Timothy William Turso, 47, of Key West, and DeWayne Steven Smith, 41, of Copeland.
Six people were arrested on allegations of offering to commit prostitution: Deshoneta Cobina Ward, 29, of Fort Lauderdale; Daisy Dee Bock, 62, of Key West; Lauren Elaine Perlmutter, 65, of Summerland Key; Yadaimy Chiviano, 37, Maibelin Marti Aguila, 35, and Davianni Grean Jerez, 34, all of Miami; Rismary Rivera Fuente, 42, of Stock Island; and Geibys Ruiz, 40, of Miami.
The remaining seven were arrested on allegations of soliciting prostitution: Jan Petko, 45, of Key West; John Ray Jackson III, 36, of Sugarloaf Key; Nelson Steven Cary Jr., 36, of Key West; Thomas Gerard Russomano, 62, of West Candell, New Jersey; and James Jesse Seemiller, 22, of Key West.
The arrests are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.