Austintown charges woman for soliciting for second time

Staff report

AUSTINTOWN

Police arrested a woman on charges of soliciting Tuesday during a sting operation.

Officers responded to an ad on an online classified site titled “New girl in town.” The poster said she was new in town and “just looking for a good time, no drama or [expletive].”

Police texted the poster who identified herself as Amber and provided a menu of services ranging from $150 to $200. They arranged a meeting near the intersection of state Route 46 and Clarkins Drive.

Officers were met by Abbigail McGhee, 23, of Leavittsburg, who was placed under arrest. She also had been arrested for soliciting in Austintown in 2015.

McGhee pleaded guilty to the 2015 charge earlier this year. She was given 24 months probation and ordered to stay away from the Seventy-Six Drive area, which is near where she was arrested Tuesday.

She told police she has been involved in prostitution for quite some time, adding she sometimes sets up clients and takes their money before engaging in sexual activity.

She is charged with soliciting and possession of criminal tools and is scheduled to appear for a hearing Monday in Mahoning County Area Court.