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Three arrested for prostitution in Brunswick Count
Posted: 05.16.2011 at 9:35 PM
Cara Slone

Cara joined WPDE in October of 2010 as the 7/11 Producer. Cara is a graduate of Marshall University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Political Science/Pre-Law.

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A prostitution sting landed three people in jail in Brunswick County on Friday.

Tammy Smith of Conway was charged with solicit for prostitution and solicit for crimes against nature.

During the sting, Kendra Merritt of Myrtle Beach was arrested and charged with solicit for prostitution, solicit for crimes against nature and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Alex Schwed of Myrtle Beach was also charged with aid and abet in prostitution.

Police say he knowingly escorted Merritt to the place where the prostitution offense occurred.

 

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