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Suntoya Tucker and Betty Merwede were both charged with misdemeanor promoting prostitution and drug paraphernalia charges, according to the District Attorney's Office.
Investigators claimed they responded to an ad Tucker posted on Oct. 24 and arranged to meet her at the Value Inn, 5219 Milford Road in Middle Smithfield.
The ad was titled "Sweet like caramel baby" and included photos of Tucker, police said.
When an undercover officer arrived at the hotel parking lot, authorities said Tucker and another woman later identified as Merwede "appeared to be looking around." Tucker allegedly hugged the officer and he paid her $200 before both women were arrested, prosecutors said.
In a police interview, Tucker reportedly said that she brought along her wife Merwede "to keep her safe in case anything bad happened." Merwede denied knowing about any prostitution, according to authorities.
Officers also said they found two pieces of drug paraphernalia in bags being carried by Merwede.
(Note: This story has been updated with new information from Monroe County District Attorney's Office.)
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