Prostitution Sting

3 arrested

On 1/12/19, the Norton Police conducted a prostitution sting at the Extended Stay America Hotel, 280 So. Washington St. Norton, MA.  The sting was conducted with the cooperation of hotel management.  Detectives placed advertisements on websites that offer escort services and individuals seeking sex.  An undercover police officer answered the texts sent by the defendants, arranging meetings for sex for a fee.

The following individuals were arrested:

James Blandino, age 38, of Bridgewater MA
Michael Hocheiser, age 39 of Holliston MA

Eben Jordan, age 35 of New Bedford MA


            All three subjects were charged with:

            Sexual conduct for a fee
            Solicitation for Prostitution
            Attempt to Commit a crime

All subjects will be arraigned at Attleboro District Court on Monday 1/14/19.

Assisting Norton Police, were members of the Northern Bristol County Drug Task Force. The Northern Bristol County Drug Task Force is comprised of detectives from Norton, Attleboro, Easton, Mansfield, Raynham and Taunton Police Departments.